Dr. Phil and I Discuss How To Get A Shorter Federal Prison Sentence
In this video with Dr. Phil, I discuss how to reduce a federal prison sentence. As a reminder, I spent 18 months […]
Remember to Say, “Thank You.”
As a defendant, I did a poor job at times of acknowledging the people who stood alongside me. Why? Well, it’s easy […]
Avoiding Regret: Why Planning Ahead for Sentencing and Federal Prison Matters
On behalf of Prison Professors, we would like to go ahead and summarize our weekly webinar on May 4, 2023. The first […]
Navigating a White Collar Crime Investigation
Navigating a White Collar Crime Investigation I’ve been there, and I know facing an indictment and a potential federal prison sentence can […]
R. Kelly’s Terrible Sentencing Mistakes
R. Kelly, a Grammy-winning R&B singer, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after being found guilty of federal charges, including […]
Maintaining Relationships While in Federal Prison: A Valuable Investment
Maintaining Relationships While in Federal Prison: A Valuable Investment If you are going to federal prison, strive to maintain relationships. The physical […]
11 Ways I Live Differently Because I Went To Federal Prison
Fifteen years ago, on April 28, 2008, I surrendered to federal prison to begin serving my 18-month sentence. Fear, uncertainty, and shame […]
Benefits of Documenting Your Journey Through Federal Prison with a Release Plan
Fifteen years ago today, I was getting ready to attend my going away to federal prison party. I was tipping the scales […]
Do You Know What Your Sentencing Judge Really Wants?
“Justin, I got four years in federal prison, man. I am not sure my sentencing Judge really got a sense of who […]
Federal Prison Do’s and Don’ts
Elizabeth Holmes, the founder and former CEO of Theranos, was found guilty of multiple counts of fraud and conspiracy in March 2021. […]
Why Federal Prison Was So Transformative!
As I approach my 15-year anniversary of surrendering to federal prison, I find myself reflecting on the experience. The truth is before […]
How to Thrive Through A White Collar Crime Investigation
As someone who has navigated their way through a white-collar crime investigation, I can attest to the value of the adage Slow […]