The White Paper and the Blueprint for Prison Reform
In 2008, the world was in crisis. Banks were collapsing, governments were bailing out institutions that had created the problem, and ordinary […]
Federal Prison and Life After
In a conversation with my friend Mariana van Zeller, I walked through how I ended up in federal prison.This blog follows that […]
Securities Fraud Federal Prison: My Story
When someone types “securities fraud federal prison” into a search bar, they are looking for information, details. How does a broker go […]
Why Will a Federal Judge Be More Inclined to Listen If They See Their Own Values in You?
(Click the Play button to listen to the whole podcast) Data suggests people are more likely to help you if they recognize […]
Hardest Part of Getting Out of Prison: Why Reentry Is Harder Than You Think
What’s the Hardest Part of Getting Out of Prison? It’s not the bars. It’s doing the work every day without knowing when—or […]
Do White Collar Defendants Go to Dangerous Prisons? The Honest Answer.
Sometimes, but not always. Placement depends on your sentence length, background, and behavior. Most white collar defendants are placed in minimum-security prison […]
What Most Defendants Get Wrong About Cooperation
This blog closes out our 10-part series based on the New York Times article about Hugo Mejia. You can read the full […]
Why Letting the BOP Choose Your Prison Can Hurt You
This blog shares another insight from our New York Times article about Hugo Mejia. You can read the full article [here]. It […]
Your Lawyer Won’t Prepare You for Prison—Here’s Why
This post shares excerpts and insights from our New York Times article about Hugo Mejia. You can read the full article [here]. […]
The Pre-Sentence Interview Mistake That Costs You More Time
This post shares excerpts and insights from our New York Times article about Hugo Mejia. You can read the full article [here]. […]
What Happens If You Deny Guilt After Pleading Guilty
This post shares insights and excerpts from our New York Times article about Hugo Mejia. You can read the full article [here]. […]
What George Santos Got Wrong About Federal Sentencing
When I got sentenced to 18 months in a minimum-security federal prison camp, people said I didn’t deserve a second chance. I […]