Federal Sentencing Isn’t Fair—But This Is How You Influence It Anyway
“My lawyer says it makes sense, but nothing moves this judge. He’s a guideline guy.”“I made him watch it. I think he […]
Pre-Suasion Is a Record You Build Long Before Sentencing and Federal Prison
Robert Cialdini’s Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade begins with a warning: If you wait until your moment of need […]
George Santos: 5 Things He Must Avoid in Federal Prison
I spent time this week reviewing the sentencing, media tour, and public comments made by George Santos, who’s now facing 87 months […]
Where Will Sean Combs Serve His Federal Prison Sentence If Convicted?
If Sean Combs is convicted, the trial won’t be the end of the story. It will be the beginning of another one. […]
Dignity Intact: What Michael Santos Taught Me About the Long Game
Someone new to our community asked me,“I got six years. How long will I serve?”“I have no idea”, I told him.“I can make […]
Bureau of Prisons New Home Confinement Directive: Why Your Release Plan Now Carries More Weight Than a Job Offer
The June 2025 BOP memo changes how home confinement referrals work. One of the clearest shifts is this: prior employment is no […]
What You Need to Know About Federal Prison Designation (And Why It Starts Before Sentencing)
If you’re facing a sentencing hearing in federal court, one of the most overlooked—but essential—steps is understanding how the Bureau of Prisons […]
Montaigne’s Guiding Question Was Simple: How to live?
His answer was never absolute. It came through fragments, habits, observation. He asked: How do we stay present? How do we face […]