Should You Cooperate? Making the Toughest Decision in Your Case
Cooperation sounds straightforward. Help the government, get a lighter federal prison sentence. That’s the message many defendants hear early in their case. […]
The Emotional Toll of Cooperation—What It Costs You Beyond the Courtroom
If you’ve read the earlier blogs in this series, you know that cooperation in a white-collar case can reduce your sentence—sometimes significantly. […]
When Cooperation Backfires—A Cautionary Tale from My Own Case
I’ve written a lot about the potential benefits of cooperation—how a well-prepared defendant can earn a 5K1.1 motion, reduce their sentence, and […]
5K1.1 and Rule 35(b)—What Cooperation Actually Buys You at Sentencing
If you’ve been told that cooperation will “definitely” reduce your prison sentence, I encourage you to read this carefully to learn more […]
Cooperation and Co-Defendants—When One Choice Changes Everything
When someone chooses to cooperate with the government in a white-collar case, it doesn’t just affect their own case—it impacts every relationship […]
Cooperation in a White Collar Crime—Why It’s Not Always a Straight Line to Leniency
When someone is under investigation for a white-collar crime, one of the first questions they often ask is : Should I cooperate? […]