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14 Costly Errors in Sentencing Mitigation
14 Costly Errors That Lead to Longer Prison Sentences – How Defendants Lose the War for Leniency — And the Strategies to […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 11, 2026
Small Federal Prison Camp Can Help You or Break You
My friend Michelle summed this up beautifully on our client call this week. She said something I have been thinking about ever […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 10, 2026
Going to Trial and Still Facing It Again
What happens when you go to trial People ask what happens when going to trial when you believe you did nothing wrong. […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 9, 2026
Federal Wire Fraud Indictment: What Happens When Everything Falls Apart | Chapter 9
The Man Who Had Everything Richard wasn’t the kind of man who asked for help. He told me that about four minutes […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 8, 2026
Mandatory Minimum vs. Guideline Range: Federal Sentencing Explained
Article 7 of 31 | Series: Federal Sentencing & the Sentence Calculator Most people understand that federal crimes carry sentencing ranges. What […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 8, 2026
How Minimum Security Camps Compare to Other Prisons | Chapter 22
Daily Life in a Minimum Security Camp People heading into federal custody often ask what minimum security camps and other prisons are […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 4, 2026
Criminal History Category: How Past Convictions Impact Your Federal Sentence
Article 6 of 31 | Series: Federal Sentencing & the Sentence Calculator Joshua had never known a criminal in his life. As […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 4, 2026
Should I Hire A Lawyer Right Away? | Chapter 2
“Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty, and the pig likes it.” — George Bernard Shaw Should I hire a […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 3, 2026
Federal Sentencing Guidelines: Complete Guide to Understanding Your Sentence
Federal sentencing guidelines provide a recommended prison sentence range based on two factors: your offense level and your criminal history category. These […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 2, 2026
Calculating Your Federal Offense Level
Article 5 of 31 | Series: Federal Sentencing & the Sentence Calculator When I was facing sentencing, my attorney walked me through […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 1, 2026
Questions to Ask a Lawyer Before You Hire One | Chapter 1
“A man who represents himself has a fool for a client — but a man who hires blindly isn’t much better off.” […]
Justin Paperny
Mar 1, 2026
How to Hire a Lawyer: What Good Lawyers Do Differently
If you’ve never had to hire a lawyer before, you’re not ready for what comes next. Four months after my daughter Alyssa […]
Justin Paperny
Feb 28, 2026
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