Why a Federal Prison Case Manager Gave Him 9 Extra Months of Freedom
I was running in Tampa, when I got the call. It was from a physician serving time at the Leavenworth federal prison […]
Why Your Halfway House Time Is at Risk—and What to Do About It
What You Need to Know About Halfway House Time and Home Confinement Everyone serving time in federal prison thinks about the moment […]
Parents in Prison: It’s Not Just Time You’re Losing
A few days ago, I was flying from Tampa to Dallas. The executive sitting next to me glanced over and noticed I […]
The Truth About the BOP: It’s Not Built to Help You
Michael Santos led our weekly webinar while I was in Florida. Below are key takeaways. Navigating the Federal System: What Defendants and […]
Facing Insurance Fraud Charges? Here’s What You Need to Do Now
When someone reaches out to our team after insurance fraud charges, they’re usually overwhelmed. They’ve read the indictment, Googled what the government […]
Why Tracii Hutsona Got a 9-Month Sentence Reduction and a Year in the Halfway House
Tracii Hutsona was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison. She didn’t expect that outcome. She didn’t like it. But she accepted […]
What Happens After a Federal Indictment?
If you’ve been indicted, you’re probably not sleeping well. You’re wondering how this happened, what’s next, and how bad it’s going to […]
How to Use Your Time in Federal Prison—Or Waste It
When someone is preparing to surrender to federal prison, the emotions are raw. Fear. Shame. Uncertainty. Most people feel overwhelmed—and that feeling […]
If You’re In Federal Prison, Own It.
The first and most important step in getting through federal prison isn’t finding the right bunk or figuring out what to do […]
10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before the PSI Interview
1. Have I created a personal narrative that explains—but doesn’t excuse—my conduct? Judges and probation officers want context only you can provide. […]
Should You Cooperate? Making the Toughest Decision in Your Case
Cooperation sounds straightforward. Help the government, get a lighter federal prison sentence. That’s the message many defendants hear early in their case. […]