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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
The Truth About Federal Prison Violence
When I served time in federal prison, I saw very little violence. Fights were rare, and when they happened, it was usually […]
Justin Paperny
Jan 1, 2025
Webinar Replay: Highlights of 2024: Prison Professors Talent!
In our recent webinar, we revisited key concepts from 2024, including Thin Slicing and Pre-Suasion. Our Commitment to Authenticity At White Collar […]
Justin Paperny
Dec 30, 2024
5 Steps To Stay On Track In Prison Camp
During my time in federal prison, I learned the value of focus. It wasn’t easy to block out the noise and distractions […]
Justin Paperny
Dec 27, 2024
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