White Collar Advice · Blog
Understand What Comes Next. Start Preparing Today.
Read about federal investigations, sentencing, prison, supervised release, and life after release. A new article every day to help you understand the process and decide what to work on now.
Questions about where to start? Call or text us at 949-799-3277.
Search Results
Showing 1–12 of 47 articles
Can Elizabeth Holmes Keep the Money She Earns After Prison?
Elizabeth Holmes owes $452 million in restitution. Can she keep money from books, films or businesses after prison? Here's how federal collection works.
Justin Paperny
Oct 20, 2026
The FBI Showed Up. Do Not Make These Mistakes
Join us live this Tuesday, October 13th at 11am pacific / 2pm eastern.
Justin Paperny
Oct 11, 2026
Are These Really Prison Mistakes?
Some prison mistakes don't look like mistakes. Friendships, calls home, and Michael Santos's four quadrants for weighing risk and reward inside.
Justin Paperny
Oct 6, 2026
What Should I Do In My First 30 Days In Federal Prison?
Your first 30 days in federal prison set the pattern that follows you for years. Here is what to fix, from sleep to staff to mindset.
Justin Paperny
Sep 1, 2026
He Faced 70–87 Months. He Got Probation.
John Spivey faced 70–87 months in federal prison but received probation. Learn what his case teaches about mitigation and federal sentencing.
Justin Paperny
Aug 16, 2026
Habits Every Successful Person After Prison Shares
In April 2025, I had lunch with Matt Cox in Tampa two days before he interviewed me on his Inside True Crime
Justin Paperny
Jul 6, 2026
Healthcare Fraud Defense Attorney: What the $6.5 Billion DOJ Crackdown Means for You
If you need a healthcare fraud defense attorney, the clock is not paused while you decide. The government just charged 455 people
Justin Paperny
Jun 26, 2026
How to Communicate in Federal Court and Prison
Someone new to our community called last week after getting sentenced to four years. While Judge Walter read the sentence, one thought
Justin Paperny
Jun 23, 2026
The Federal Prison Checklist You Have Never Seen
I searched my own website recently. Huge mistake. Do you know how many “Top 10 Self-Surrender to Federal Prison Checklists” I have
Justin Paperny
Jun 16, 2026
RDAP Federal Prison: What Robert Reyes Did to Get Home 28 Months Early
Robert Reyes got 7 years. He was home in 35 months. Tuesday at 11am Pacific, 2pm Eastern, he joins me live on
Justin Paperny
Jun 8, 2026
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
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
Ready to Begin?