Preparing for Sentencing Too Late? Read This First
The Cost of Playing Catch-Up Before Sentencing A father facing sentencing tomorrow called me with his kids. The kids were worried. Their […]
Why One Doctor Got Four Years Instead of Two
I got a call from a doctor recently. He’s now serving four years in federal prison. He originally thought he was getting […]
Federal Prison Gave Me Something I Never Expected: Perspective
Seventeen years ago, I self-surrendered to federal prison. It was January 15, 2008. Around 4:30 p.m., I found myself walking the track […]
17 Years Later: The Sentencing Trap I Still See Every Week
Seventeen years ago, I surrendered to federal prison.I still remember the weight of it—the uncertainty, the shame, the questions I couldn’t answer. […]
Why I Turned Down $5K for Gossip About Elizabeth Holmes in Prison
Let me tell you about a message I got recently. Someone who served time with Elizabeth Holmes at the federal prison camp […]
Why Denial Keeps You Stuck—and What Owning It Set Me Free
A few weeks ago, I played golf with an old friend and former client of mine—a guy I’ve known for years. He […]
What One Doctor Got Right—And What Most Defendants Miss
A physician on the East Coast recently reached out to me. He had pled guilty to tax charges and was preparing for […]
What Judges Want to Hear—and What You Keep Getting Wrong
Over the years, I’ve heard every kind of sentencing pitch you can imagine.. Some are short and procedural. Others drag on, filled […]
How to Write a Sentencing Statement That Doesn’t Sound Like a Script
I’ve been to too many sentencing hearings where someone stands up, reads their statement, and… nothing. The judge listens. The words are […]
How to Respond to Kickback Schemes Charges—and Avoid the Mistakes That Make Things Worse
When I was indicted for securities fraud, I remember sitting in my lawyer’s office, nodding along while hearing terms I barely understood—“conspiracy,” […]
The Sentencing Mistake That Makes Judges Lose Trust
One of the biggest mistakes I see defendants make is waiting. They wait to take action.They wait for sentencing.They wait until they’re […]
What I’d Do If I Were Facing Healthcare Fraud Charges Today
When I was under federal investigation, I wanted a shortcut. I kept hoping something—anything—would spare me from prison. But all the hoping […]