How to Communicate in Federal Court and Prison
Someone new to our community called last week after getting sentenced to four years. While Judge Walter read the sentence, one thought […]
The Federal Prison Checklist You Have Never Seen
I searched my own website recently. Huge mistake. Do you know how many “Top 10 Self-Surrender to Federal Prison Checklists” I have […]
RDAP Federal Prison: What Robert Reyes Did to Get Home 28 Months Early
Robert Reyes got 7 years. He was home in 35 months. Tuesday at 11am Pacific, 2pm Eastern, he joins me live on […]
What Do Federal Judges Look For At Sentencing?
What do federal judges look for at sentencing is one of the most important questions a defendant can ask. Most never ask […]
First Week Federal Prison Camp: Lompoc
Matt Bowyer documented his first week at a federal prison camp in Controlled Chaos. He surrendered to Lompoc on October 10th, 2025. […]
What a Federal Grand Jury Subpoena Means and What Happens Next
A federal grand jury subpoena is a big deal (profound, I know). It means the government is already building a case. By […]
Federal Indictment Process: How to Tell Your Story
The federal indictment process does not wait for you to get ready. From the day you learn you are a target, the […]
Why I Went To Federal Prison: 18 Years Later
Three people this week told me they want to become motivational speakers. They asked me to help them get booked at places […]
I Don’t Want You to Have Hope. I Want You to Have a Plan.
Someone in our community got a year and a day sentence. He’s home in 83 days. His case manager loved his Straight-A […]
He Faced 9 to 11 Years. He Got 24 Months. Then Richard Called In From His Hotel.
The most effective thing a federal defendant can do before a sentencing hearing is build a documented, time-stamped record. Not a last-minute […]
Proffers, Reverse Proffers, and Cooperation: What You Need to Know
If you’re facing a federal investigation, your lawyer may have already used the term “proffer” or “reverse proffer.” You may have nodded […]
How to Prepare for Federal Prison: Ask Better Questions
While visiting my dad last fall—he was recovering from surgery—I got this text: “Interviewing people who can get me out of prison […]