What Do Judges Mean When They Say, “Show Me How You’re Fixing It, Not That You’re Sorry”?
(Click the Play button above to listen to the whole podcast) The past is fixed. Nothing you say can change it. But […]
How Can One Page, Written Early, Influence a Judge More Than Any Courtroom Apology?
How Can One Page, Written Early, Influence a Judge More Than Any Courtroom Apology? (Click the Play button to listen to the […]
5 Common Mistakes Defendants Make in Federal Investigations
The Most Common Mistakes Defendants Make in a Federal Investigation When federal agents show up, every choice you make matters. Most defendants […]
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 Criminals Go to Dangerous Prisons?
Sometimes, but not always. Placement depends on your sentence length, background, and behavior. Most white collar defendants are placed in minimum-security prison […]
Can a Criminal Conviction Affect Parenting? What Defendants Need to Know
Can a Criminal Conviction Affect Parenting? Yes. A criminal conviction can limit how you parent, even in situations that seem small—like signing […]
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 […]
The Worst Time to Start Preparing Is After Sentencing
This blog continues our series based on the New York Times article our work. You can read the full article [here]. Previous […]
Why Judges Pay Attention to Consistency—Not Excuses
This blog continues our insights from the New York Times article about Hugo Mejia. You can read the full article [here]. It […]
How the First 30 Days in Prison Affect Sentencing
This blog continues our insights from the New York Times article about Hugo Mejia. You can read the full article [here]. If […]
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 […]