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 […]
The Hidden Danger of Omitting the Fries and Sprite During A Proffer
Our team has had countless conversations with people who are preparing for—or have already sat through—a proffer session with the government. These […]
WHAT IS A REVERSE PROFFER? UNDERSTANDING THIS STRATEGIC TOOL IN FEDERAL CASES
Introduction In our prior proffer articles, we’ve covered: Today, we’re going to explore a lesser-known but equally important legal tool: the reverse […]
PROFFER VS. PLEA AGREEMENT: UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE
Introduction If you are facing federal charges, you may be considering different strategies to mitigate your situation. Two common legal tools that […]
UNDERSTANDING THE RISKS OF A FEDERAL PROFFER: WHAT CAN GO WRONG?
Someone I worked alongside a few years ago prepared well for his proffer. He understood the stakes, worked closely with his attorney, […]
TOP 10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT FEDERAL PROFFERS
The conference room at the U.S. Attorney’s office looked exactly like you’d expect. Long table, federal agents on one side, my lawyer […]
FPC Bryan Federal Prison Camp: Honest Inside Look at Daily Life & Conditions
Bryan Federal Prison Camp (FPC) in Texas is a minimum-security facility for women convicted of federal crimes. If you or a loved […]
Dr. Nate Schott’s Sentencing Playbook: From 51 Months to 33—in 10
How to Prepare for a Government Investigation (Before It’s Too Late) If you’re under a government investigation, you’re probably feeling a mix […]
Will Luigi Mangione Be Different—Or Will We Just Move On?
In this video with Law & Crime, I talk about something that doesn’t get enough attention once the media hype dies down—the […]
How a 24-Month Federal Prison Sentence Became 3 Years
If you’re going through a federal case, there’s something you need to know: The FBI doesn’t stop investigating just because you’ve been […]
What White-Collar Defendants Can Learn from CZ’s Prison Preparation
When Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder of Binance, faced prison, he didn’t wait to figure things out once he got there. He […]
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, […]