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What Do Federal Judges Look For At Sentencing?
What do federal judges look for at sentencing is one of the most important questions a defendant can ask. Most never ask […]
Justin Paperny
Jun 1, 2026
What Is a Pre-Sentence Investigation Report in Federal Court: Chief Probation Officer Answers
The pre-sentence investigation report is the most important document most federal defendants never prepare for. It is read by your sentencing judge, […]
Justin Paperny
May 29, 2026
What a Federal Judge Says About Remorse at Sentencing
Judge Stephen Bough of the Western District of Missouri puts a number on how much weight an attorney’s statement of a client’s […]
Justin Paperny
May 29, 2026
First Week Federal Prison Camp: Lompoc
Matt Bowyer documented his first week at a federal prison camp in Controlled Chaos. He surrendered to Lompoc on October 10th, 2025. […]
Justin Paperny
May 24, 2026
Federal Halfway House Rules Nobody Tells You Before You Get There
He called me from the halfway house furious. Not frustrated. Furious. His job application got denied. He was on lockdown longer than […]
Justin Paperny
May 22, 2026
What a Federal Grand Jury Subpoena Means and What Happens Next
A federal grand jury subpoena is a big deal (profound, I know). It means the government is already building a case. By […]
Justin Paperny
May 16, 2026
Preparing for Prison. Most Defendants Get It Wrong.
Most defendants spend the weeks before reporting to federal prison researching programs. Which courses are available. When they start. How many credits […]
Justin Paperny
May 5, 2026
What Judges Do With Your Federal Sentencing Mitigation Letter
Your federal sentencing mitigation letter is required reading for the judge. That is not the question. The question is what he does […]
Justin Paperny
May 4, 2026
Federal Indictment Process: How to Tell Your Story
The federal indictment process does not wait for you to get ready. From the day you learn you are a target, the […]
Justin Paperny
Apr 29, 2026
What Is a Minimum Security Prison? A Former Federal Prisoner Explains What Actually Happens There
Eighteen years ago tomorrow I learned a minimum security prison is the lowest custody level in the federal Bureau of Prisons system. […]
Justin Paperny
Apr 28, 2026
What Happens at a Federal Sentencing Hearing: A Step-by-Step Guide
A federal sentencing hearing is the proceeding where a judge decides how long you will spend in federal prison (if at all), […]
Justin Paperny
Apr 26, 2026
Why I Went To Federal Prison: 18 Years Later
Three people this week told me they want to become motivational speakers. They asked me to help them get booked at places […]
Justin Paperny
Apr 25, 2026
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