Charlie Javice: What She Must Prove In Federal Prison
There is no doubt: seven years instead of 12 years in federal prison is a major win for Charlie Javice. Let’s talk […]
Tai Lopez Faces $112M Fraud Allegations
As a marketer, I’ve known about Tai Lopez for years. I never bought into his 67 Steps or any of his programs, […]
What is the U-shaped Curve of Prison—And Why Does It Trap So Many People?
(Click the Play button to listen to the whole podcast.) A number of people on our weekly webinar are home from prison […]
What’s the Biggest Mistake People Make Before Surrendering to Federal Prison—And How Do You Avoid It?
(Click the Play button above to listen to the full podcast) The biggest mistake people make before surrendering to prison is showing […]
Why Do Most Defendants Get the Order of Mitigation Completely Wrong—And Pay the Price?
(Click the Play button above to listen to the whole podcast.) At a legal conference in San Diego a few years ago, […]
Why Do So Many Defendants Treat Their Lawyer Like a Nanny—And Stay Quiet Even When It Hurts Them?
(Click the Play button above to listen to the whole podcast) About a year ago, Michael Santos and I had a tough […]
What Does the Prosecutor’s Playbook Actually Look Like Behind the Scenes?
Not long ago, I raised my voice at someone who had been on many of our webinars. He’s smart, funny, likable, and […]
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 […]