Preparing for Sentencing and Prison
At the start of our first webinar of the year, I said: If you leave this call and do nothing, you’ve wasted […]
Medical Treatment in Federal Prison | Chapter 19
What to Expect From Medical Treatment in Federal Prison This chapter documents how Medical Treatment in Federal Prison works in practice. It […]
Prison Coach Role Prior to Self-Surrender to Prison | Chapter 6
This chapter shows how contact with a prison coach occurred before self-surrender and what actions followed. Note: The chapter below is reproduced […]
What to Know About Religious Services In Federal Prison | Chapter 18
What to Expect From Religious Services in Federal Prison Religious Services In Federal Prison include access to chaplains, group worship, and faith […]
Federal Prison and Life After
In a conversation with my friend Mariana van Zeller, I walked through how I ended up in federal prison.This blog follows that […]
Digital Marketing After Federal Prison | Intro
Note: The chapter below is reproduced exactly as I wrote it in 2019. The summaries, FAQs, and modern context appear after the […]
Why Federal Cooperation Matters Once You Accept Responsibility | Chapter 5
A firsthand look at what happens when a defendant stops hiding, pleads guilty, and begins the federal cooperation process. Note: The chapter […]
RDAP and Psychology Programs: Eligibility, Limits, and Reality | Chapter 17
RDAP and Psychology Programs: What To Know RDAP and Psychology Programs can affect sentence length, placement, and daily conditions in federal prison. […]
Education and Recreation in Federal Prison | Chapter 16
Making Use of the Time Some people want to use their time in federal prison constructively. Education in prison can help a […]
Federal Prison Security Levels: What Each Level Means for Your Case (2026)
The Bureau of Prisons operates five security levels for federal inmates: minimum, low, medium, high, and administrative. Your security level determines which […]