Is Sam Bankman-Fried’s Useful Life Over In Federal Prison?
Shortly before his sentencing hearing in New York in front of Judge Kaplan, Sam Bankman-Fried said that his “useful life is probably […]
What Would You Do With 18 Years in Federal Prison Like Sam Bankman-Fried?
In this video, we talked about Sam Bankman-Fried’s sentencing. He got 25 years for leading one of the largest financial frauds ever […]
Why U.S. Attorneys Are Pushing for Longer Sentences, Even for Defendants Who Plead Guilty
Many people presume that pleading guilty and repaying restitution will always lead to a lighter sentence in federal court. It seems logical—taking […]
From Starstruck to Prison: The Dangers Of Celebrity Access
Most people don’t set out to commit a crime thinking they’re doing something wrong. Instead, they rationalize their actions, convincing themselves they’re […]
A White Collar Defendant Thought He’d Get 5 Years — Now He’s Facing Life
I had a call this morning with someone new to our community, and frankly, it’s been sitting with me all morning. He […]
Webinar Replay: The Strategic Plan
Creating a release plan isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a must if you want any shot at getting out of federal prison […]
The Cost of Doing Nothing in Federal Prison—and How to Avoid It
Boredom in a minimum-security camp isn’t just inconvenient; it can quietly ruin you. It turns short sentences into endless days and leaves […]
Why do some people get out of prison sooner?
Why do some people get out of prison sooner?Why do some get their job approved in the halfway house while others are […]
Why Smart People Make Dumb Decisions: The Power of The Fraud Triangle
In this video, I break down the “fraud triangle”—a concept that explains how small, bad decisions can snowball into life-shattering consequences. It’s […]
Rebuilding After Federal Prison: Why All Work Is Honorable
In this clip with Jordan Harbinger, we discussed rebuilding after federal prison and the importance of work. Jordan asked about people who […]
Webinar Replay: The Sentencing Narrative
Our interactive workshop today focused on one of the critical aspects of a defendant’s journey—the sentencing narrative. It’s a topic that impacts […]
Federal Judge Reveals How To Prepare For Sentencing
One of the most common sentiments I heard from people in federal prison was regret—not doing more to prepare for sentencing. They […]