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Inaction: The High Cost of Ignoring Government Investigation Risks
If you’ve committed a crime, a government investigation may be underway. It’s tempting to fall into a mindset of ignoring Government Investigation […]
Justin Paperny
Jan 18, 2025
What to Do If You’re Worried About Being Charged With a Crime
If you think you may be facing a criminal or government investigation, it’s understandable to feel anxious. Perhaps you’re concerned about a […]
Justin Paperny
Jan 18, 2025
What Would You Do With 18 Years in Federal Prison Like Sam Bankman-Fried?
In this video, we talked about Sam Bankman-Fried’s sentencing. He got 25 years for leading one of the largest financial frauds ever […]
Justin Paperny
Jan 18, 2025
Act During Precharge: Build Credibility & Influence Outcomes
Take Control Before Charges By Building Credibility and Accountability A precharge investigation is that tense, uncertain phase before formal charges are filed […]
Justin Paperny
Jan 18, 2025
A White Collar Defendant Thought He’d Get 5 Years — Now He’s Facing Life
I had a call this morning with someone new to our community, and frankly, it’s been sitting with me all morning. He […]
Justin Paperny
Jan 15, 2025
Webinar Replay: The Strategic Plan
Creating a release plan isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a must if you want any shot at getting out of federal prison […]
Justin Paperny
Jan 13, 2025
The Hidden Sentence Too Few Defendants Prepare For
The hardest part of a federal prison sentence isn’t the time served. It’s the fallout—the way life unravels when you walk out […]
Justin Paperny
Jan 10, 2025
Why do some people get out of prison sooner?
Why do some people get out of prison sooner?Why do some get their job approved in the halfway house while others are […]
Justin Paperny
Jan 10, 2025
Why Smart People Make Dumb Decisions: The Power of The Fraud Triangle
In this video, I break down the “fraud triangle”—a concept that explains how small, bad decisions can snowball into life-shattering consequences. It’s […]
Justin Paperny
Jan 7, 2025
Webinar Replay: The Sentencing Narrative
Our interactive workshop today focused on one of the critical aspects of a defendant’s journey—the sentencing narrative. It’s a topic that impacts […]
Justin Paperny
Jan 6, 2025
Federal Judge Reveals How To Prepare For Sentencing
One of the most common sentiments I heard from people in federal prison was regret—not doing more to prepare for sentencing. They […]
Justin Paperny
Jan 6, 2025
Plead Early or Pay Later: The Brutal Truth About Federal Sentencing
In federal cases with multiple defendants, early decisions impact everyone involved. Defendants often face a choice: plead early or hold out for […]
Justin Paperny
Jan 3, 2025
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