How to Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer — and Avoid the Mistakes That Cost People Everything Before the Case Even Starts | Chapter 3
Most people facing a federal investigation have never hired a criminal defense lawyer. They search online, take the first consultation they can […]
How to Choose a White-Collar Defense Lawyer — and Why the Decision Matters More Than Most People Realize | Chapter 2
Most people entering a federal investigation have never hired a lawyer, let alone one suited for white collar work. They are operating […]
What Happens During a White Collar Crime Investigation — and Why Early Preparation Changes Everything | Chapter 1
Most people pulled into a federal investigation have never dealt with the criminal justice system before. They are educated, accomplished, and completely […]
When Probation Requests Backfire at Sentencing
Why Probation Requests Fail in High-Loss Cases A man told me his lawyer planned to ask for probation even though four victims […]
When Bad News Keeps Coming Before Sentencing
“I wasn’t expecting that,” he said.“What did you expect me to do—lie to you?” I asked. It was a Sunday. My phone […]
What Persuades a Federal Judge at Sentencing | White Collar Advice
Summary When facing sentencing, understanding how a federal judge thinks can make the difference between a long prison term and a second […]
When Sentencing Gets Delayed: What Are You Doing With the Time?
A year ago, an executive in the Midwest called me after being indicted for wire fraud. He’d been a college football player, […]
Why Most People Miss the Real Benefit of the First Step Act
You’ve waited. You’ve done the programs. You’ve heard about credits, reforms, and “new systems” that never seemed to reach you.Now, something’s actually […]
Most Defendants Miss What the New First Step Act Update Really Means
The Bureau of Prisons has quietly implemented one of the most meaningful updates since the First Step Act passed in 2018. It’s […]