RDAP Journey: How RDAP Saved My Life
RDAP is about more than just getting a shorter sentence. Most people, I know, choose to take RDAP because it will shorten […]
9 Top Federal Prison Missteps to Sidestep
From falling into the victim mentality to engaging in the hustle, click here to discover the biggest federal prison mistakes you can make.
Does Sam-Bankman Fried Deserve 63-78 Months in Federal Prison?
In today’s video, I analyze the new updates in Sam Bankman-Fried’s case, highlighting his missed chances for mitigation that could influence his […]
Preface To Third Edition of Lessons From Prison
When I read ‘United States of America Vs Justin Paperny,’ I wasn’t ready to change. Even after Judge Wilson sentenced me to […]
Harsh Realities About Life In Federal Prison Camp
As someone who has been to federal prison, I can tell you that there are some harsh truths that you need to […]
How To Prepare For Your Probation Report (PSR)
The further we look into the future the better we can shape it. Do you agree? If you do, start influencing the […]
3 Reasons I Went To Federal Prison
Many people involved in government investigations regret the plea agreement they signed. In short, they do not feel the plea agreement is […]
What Happens After Early Release?
You are sitting in front of your bunk preparing for your evening classes when the correctional officer approaches. He informs you the […]
What is the pre-sentence investigation? Why is the PSR important?
Making choices has consequences. This is especially true once a person becomes involved or has an issue with the American criminal justice […]
Who is Involved in a Plea Negotiation and who is the pre-trial services officer?
By Joseph Abrams After their arrest and arraignment, a defendant is faced with a difficult decision. The natural inclination is to […]
What are the three Charging Instruments?
Justin Paperny sits down with Mike Berlon to discuss the final step in the criminal investigation process. At the conclusion of a […]
Who is Mike Berlon, Why Did He Go to Prison and What Did He Learn?
Never in my life did I contemplate or imagine myself as a criminal. I could not imagine myself spending time incarcerated, in […]