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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Big Goal in A Low-Security Prison
In this video, I talked about something that happens way too often in prison—guys getting caught with iPhones. It’s not just a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]