Federal Prison Security Levels Explained: Complete Classification Guide
The Bureau of Prisons operates five security levels for federal inmates: minimum, low, medium, high, and administrative. Your security level determines which […]
Federal Prison Preparation: Complete Guide from Sentencing to Release
Federal prison preparation means taking deliberate steps to minimize your sentence, prepare for incarceration, and position yourself for success during and after […]
RDAP Program: Complete Eligibility Requirements and Application Guide
The Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) is a federal prison treatment program that can reduce your sentence by up to 12 months […]
Federal Prison Self-Surrender: Complete Checklist
Federal prison self-surrender means reporting to your designated facility on the date ordered by the judge and United States Marshalls rather than […]
First Step Act Time Credits: Complete Guide to Earning Early Release
The First Step Act allows eligible federal prisoners to earn time credits toward early release by participating in evidence-based recidivism reduction programs […]
A Long-Term Prisoner’s View: What Awaits Sean Combs at Fort Dix
I read that Sean Combs is asking to serve his sentence at Fort Dix. To help people understand what life there is […]
Three Mistakes That Add Years To A Federal Prison Sentence
I’ve been to more than 1,500 sentencing hearings. They start to sound the same after a while. “Yeah, I bilked the government […]
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 […]
Dr. Nate Schott’s Sentencing Playbook: From 51 Months to 33—in 10
How to Prepare for a Government Investigation (Before It’s Too Late) If you’re under a government investigation, you’re probably feeling a mix […]