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Former FBI Agent Reveals What Defendants Get Wrong—Join Us Live

Most people facing a federal investigation make the same mistakes. They think they have time. They think they can wait and see. […]

Justin Paperny

Founder White Collar Advice · February 17, 2025

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Most people facing a federal investigation make the same mistakes. They think they have time. They think they can wait and see. They think their lawyer will handle everything.

They’re wrong.

On Monday at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET, I’m sitting down with Paul Bertrand—the former FBI agent who arrested me—to give you an inside look at how the government builds its case against you.

Paul, a retired FBI agent, spent years investigating white-collar crime: securities fraud, insider trading, mortgage fraud, corruption, conspiracy, healthcare fraud—you name it. He knows exactly how federal agents think, how they gather evidence, and how they decide who gets a break and who gets buried.

If you think you can wait to take action, this webinar is for you.

What You’ll Learn:

How the FBI starts an investigation—and what that means for youThe huge mistakes that make the government’s job easierHow prosecutors and agents interpret your actions—good or badWhat you can do NOW to shift the way you’re perceivedWhy cooperation is more than just “naming names”

Who Should Attend?

✔️ You’re in the precharge phase and trying to understand what’s coming next.✔️ You’ve pled guilty and need to know what really matters before sentencing.✔️ You’ve been sentenced and want to know how to advocate for the best outcome.

I never thought I’d be calling the FBI agent who arrested me a friend. But Paul and I both believe in one thing—you need to know the truth.

This is your chance to hear what really happens behind closed doors.

📅 Register now and join us live Monday at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET.

Click Here to Register

See you Monday,

Justin Paperny

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Justin Paperny

Founder White Collar Advice