5K1.1 and Rule 35(b)—What Cooperation Actually Buys You at Sentencing
If you’ve been told that cooperation will “definitely” reduce your prison sentence, I encourage you to read this carefully to learn more […]
Proffers, Reverse Proffers, and Cooperation: What You Need to Know
If you’re facing a federal investigation, your lawyer may have already used the term “proffer” or “reverse proffer.” You may have nodded […]
Cooperation and Co-Defendants—When One Choice Changes Everything
When someone chooses to cooperate with the government in a white-collar case, it doesn’t just affect their own case—it impacts every relationship […]
WHAT IF I’VE ALREADY HAD MY PROFFER AND DIDN’T PREPARE? HOW TO RECOVER BEFORE SENTENCING
Introduction You’ve already had your proffer session. You weren’t fully prepared. You might have undersold your role, gotten defensive, offered vague answers, […]
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A PROFFER OR REVERSE PROFFER SESSION (WITHOUT HURTING YOUR CASE)
Whether you’ve been invited to a proffer or a reverse proffer, you’re entering an important conversation with the federal government. These meetings […]
SHOULD YOU COOPERATE AFTER A REVERSE PROFFER?
Introduction You just sat through a reverse proffer. The government laid out its evidence—emails, financial records, maybe even a cooperating witness. It’s […]
The Hidden Danger of Omitting the Fries and Sprite During A Proffer
Our team has had countless conversations with people who are preparing for—or have already sat through—a proffer session with the government. These […]
WHAT IS A REVERSE PROFFER? UNDERSTANDING THIS STRATEGIC TOOL IN FEDERAL CASES
Introduction In our prior proffer articles, we’ve covered: Today, we’re going to explore a lesser-known but equally important legal tool: the reverse […]
The Hard Truth About Government Investigations
Stop Assuming—Start Preparing If you’re facing a federal sentencing hearing, you’ve probably heard a lot of assumptions. Maybe you think your cooperation […]
PROFFER VS. PLEA AGREEMENT: UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE
Introduction If you are facing federal charges, you may be considering different strategies to mitigate your situation. Two common legal tools that […]
UNDERSTANDING THE RISKS OF A FEDERAL PROFFER: WHAT CAN GO WRONG?
Someone I worked alongside a few years ago prepared well for his proffer. He understood the stakes, worked closely with his attorney, […]
TOP 10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT FEDERAL PROFFERS
The conference room at the U.S. Attorney’s office looked exactly like you’d expect. Long table, federal agents on one side, my lawyer […]