Preparing Before Sentencing: Don’t Let the Judge Guess Who You Are
When I pled guilty to securities fraud, I wasn’t thinking about sentencing guidelines or mitigation strategies. I was thinking about how I […]
You Only Get One Shot with the Judge—Here’s How Not to Blow It
Let me tell you about a recent moment that stuck with me—because it cuts to the heart of why so many people […]
#1 Sign You Hired The Wrong Criminal Defense Attorney
Last week, I sat down with a family who drove across Florida—from Miami to Tampa—to meet with me. Their son is getting […]
What Federal Judges Actually Look for at Sentencing (Hint: Not Your Resume)
A few weeks after I got out of federal prison, I started showing up at sentencing hearings in downtown Los Angeles—not because […]
How Glenn Fought for His Freedom—One Round at a Time in Federal Prison
I want to introduce you to someone who actually did the work. Not talked about it. Not promised his family he would. […]
Why Denying Guilt in a Federal Case Can Lead to a Harsher Sentence
Yesterday I had a tough call with a defendant. But if he was paying attention, he’s better off for it. He kept […]
Why a Federal Prison Case Manager Gave Him 9 Extra Months of Freedom
I was running in Tampa, when I got the call. It was from a physician serving time at the Leavenworth federal prison […]
Why Your Halfway House Time Is at Risk—and What to Do About It
What You Need to Know About Halfway House Time and Home Confinement Everyone serving time in federal prison thinks about the moment […]
Parents in Prison: It’s Not Just Time You’re Losing
A few days ago, I was flying from Tampa to Dallas. The executive sitting next to me glanced over and noticed I […]
Facing Insurance Fraud Charges? Here’s What You Need to Do Now
When someone reaches out to our team after insurance fraud charges, they’re usually overwhelmed. They’ve read the indictment, Googled what the government […]