The Struggles of Trial Prep for Sean Combs at MDC Brooklyn
When you’re stuck in a detention center preparing for trial, it’s a different kind of pressure. You don’t have the luxury of […]
What a Retired FBI Agent Wants You to Know About Federal Investigations
Federal investigations don’t stop just because you think you have time. If you’re under investigation, the government is working—collecting documents, building timelines, […]
The BEST Part About Going To FEDERAL PRISON
A business student at USC asked me: “What was the best part about going to federal prison?” At first, I thought it […]
What an FBI Agent Taught Me About White-Collar Crime Investigations
The first two people I heard from after getting out of prison were Paul Bertrand and David Willingham. Paul was the FBI […]
Elizabeth Holmes Says Federal Prison Is “Hell and Torture”
Elizabeth Holmes is back in the headlines, saying federal prison is “hell and torture.” When I read her interview, I wasn’t surprised. […]
Why Federal Prison Was Easier For Me
In this video, I explain why my time in federal prison was easier than it is for many others. The reason is […]
Creating Your Own Case Study for Federal Sentencing
If you’re following White Collar Advice, chances are you or someone you love is facing a government investigation. You’re looking for the […]
Why You Need a Homecoming Strategy Before You Surrender to Prison (Even If You Think You Don’t)
You’ve been sentenced. The judge has spoken. You know where you’re going, for how long, and now you’re in that strange in-between […]
The Secret to Making Your Character Reference Letters Stand Out
Character reference letters played a key role in my sentencing. They gave Judge Wilson a chance to see who I really was […]
Webinar Replay: Judges and Prosecutors Have Their Version of You
In this week’s interactive workshop, Michael Santos talked about what really matters if you’re facing prison or already inside: taking control of […]
Preparing for Federal Sentencing: Understanding the Sentencing Guidelines and Why Your Work Matters
If you’re preparing for federal sentencing, I know how overwhelming it can feel. You might have heard from others that you don’t […]
Slow and Steady Wins in Sentencing: The Power of Consistency
Consistency helped when I was preparing for sentencing. Just think of the timeless fable of the tortoise and the hare. In that […]