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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Plead Early or Pay Later: The Brutal Truth About Federal Sentencing
In federal cases with multiple defendants, early decisions impact everyone involved. Defendants often face a choice: plead early or hold out for […]
The Truth About Federal Prison Violence
When I served time in federal prison, I saw very little violence. Fights were rare, and when they happened, it was usually […]
5 Steps To Stay On Track In Prison Camp
During my time in federal prison, I learned the value of focus. It wasn’t easy to block out the noise and distractions […]
Why the Fortunate Few Often Make Federal Prison Harder
Too many make federal prison harder than it needs to be. Why? It’s easy to lose perspective while serving a prison sentence […]