Why Gambling in Prison Is Not Just a Game—It’s a Threat
Let’s talk about something too many people overlook when they think about prison: boredom. Not violence. Not gangs. Boredom. That’s the real […]
How a Prison Conversation Turned Into a Federal Indictment
Be Careful Who You Talk To in Federal Prison One morning in prison, I remember hearing someone ask, “Has anyone seen him?” […]
Why Most Federal Defendants Fail to Prepare—and Pay the Price Later
You’re a Target—Now What? Advice: Do not wait for your lawyer to drive strategy. Begin documenting your story now—dates, decisions, and documents—because […]
Why One Doctor Got Four Years Instead of Two
I got a call from a doctor recently. He’s now serving four years in federal prison. He originally thought he was getting […]
How Prison Holidays Break Families—And What You Can Do About It
There are moments in federal prison that stay with you long after your sentence ends. For me, it’s a Mother’s Day visit […]
Federal Prison Gave Me Something I Never Expected: Perspective
Seventeen years ago, I self-surrendered to federal prison. It was January 15, 2008. Around 4:30 p.m., I found myself walking the track […]
How to Avoid George Santos’ Sentencing Mistake
Seventeen years after I was sentenced to federal prison, I still remember the pressure of that courtroom. You rehearse your statement a […]
17 Years Later: The Sentencing Trap I Still See Every Week
Seventeen years ago, I surrendered to federal prison.I still remember the weight of it—the uncertainty, the shame, the questions I couldn’t answer. […]
How Matthew Boyer Faced Federal Charges Without Losing His Life
I’m writing this from Dana Point, California, where I just celebrated the 50th birthday of my friend and former client, Matthew Boyer. […]
This Is How You Talk Your Way Into a Longer Federal Sentence
Monday, after walking 18 holes at Spyglass in Pebble Beach, I took a call from someone who said he wanted help. Within […]
Get a Better Outcome Before, During, and After Sentencing
On May 6th, Michael Santos led a live webinar to walk people through exactly how to use the free materials at PrisonProfessors.org. […]