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 […]
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 […]
Maximum Sentence For Jussie Smollett
Introduction In a remarkable sentencing hearing that lasted over 4 hours, Judge James Linn sentenced Jussie Smollett to the maximum amount of […]
Former FBI Agent Discusses Suicide Prevention
Introduction At around 3:35 pm on Friday, May 5th, 2006, I contemplated suicide. Why? I had just failed a lie detector test. […]
How A Federal Judge Decides On A Person’s Prison Sentence
Introduction A significant aspect of our work at Prison Professors is to help people understand the criminal justice system in the United […]