Why Do You Need A Sentence-Mitigation Plan?| Chapter 6
How Early Mitigation Shows Accountability and Progress In this chapter, I discuss how a sentence-mitigation plan helps judges see the person behind […]
Securities Fraud Federal Prison: My Story
When someone types “securities fraud federal prison” into a search bar, they are looking for information, details. How does a broker go […]
First Step Act and Post-Conviction Proceedings Explained | Chapter 5
Why Post-Conviction Planning Matters More Than Defendants Think This chapter explains the key steps after conviction — from PSR and sentencing to […]
Choosing the Right Criminal Defense Lawyer | Chapter 3
Understanding the Role of a Criminal Defense Attorney Most people wait too long to figure out how to hire a criminal defense […]
When Probation Requests Backfire at Sentencing
Why Probation Requests Fail in High-Loss Cases A man told me his lawyer planned to ask for probation even though four victims […]
When Bad News Keeps Coming Before Sentencing
“I wasn’t expecting that,” he said.“What did you expect me to do—lie to you?” I asked. It was a Sunday. My phone […]
What Persuades a Federal Judge at Sentencing | White Collar Advice
Summary When facing sentencing, understanding how a federal judge thinks can make the difference between a long prison term and a second […]
When Sentencing Gets Delayed: What Are You Doing With the Time?
A year ago, an executive in the Midwest called me after being indicted for wire fraud. He’d been a college football player, […]