How to Respond When You’re Facing Wire Fraud and Mail Fraud Charges
When I was under investigation for wire fraud, I did exactly what most people do at first—I panicked, isolated myself, and waited […]
How a Strong Sentencing Plan Can Reduce Your Federal Prison Time
When people come to me for help after getting charged in a federal case, one of the first things I hear is:“I […]
Why Rock Bottom Didn’t Happen in Prison—and How I Learned to Prepare After Sentencing
I remember standing in that courtroom when the judge said the number out loud. Even though I saw it coming, it hit […]
Building a Strong Mitigation Strategy: What Your Defense Should Stand For in Court
I’ve worked with clients at every stage of the federal criminal justice system—indictment, sentencing, prison, and post-release. One thing I can tell […]
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 […]