Many people involved in government investigations regret the plea agreement they signed. In short, they do not feel the plea agreement is accurate. The result could lead to a longer term in federal prison. How can we resolve this program? I cannot guarantee that the...
You are sitting in front of your bunk preparing for your evening classes when the correctional officer approaches. He informs you the case manager wants to see you. Gathering your papers, you follow the CO to the case manager’s office. A tad anxious, you are...
Making choices has consequences. This is especially true once a person becomes involved or has an issue with the American criminal justice system. Every action, decision, or choice they make will have consequence and will affect every aspect of how they are perceived....
By Joseph Abrams After their arrest and arraignment, a defendant is faced with a difficult decision. The natural inclination is to fight. Go to trial and vindicate yourself against the heinous criminal allegation you now face. However, before you step off the...
Justin Paperny sits down with Mike Berlon to discuss the final step in the criminal investigation process. At the conclusion of a criminal investigation, the government will move against the persons or organizations who are the subject of the investigation. This final...
Never in my life did I contemplate or imagine myself as a criminal. I could not imagine myself spending time incarcerated, in a box, or a prison setting. Listening to Mike Berlon’s story reminded me of the trauma I faced when I discovered the reality of being charged...
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