Tracii Hutsona didn’t assume credits would be enough. When she was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison—more than her guideline range—she […]

Justin Paperny31 May 20253 min read

I stood outside a case manager’s office years ago watching a guy plead his case. He said the same thing I’ve heard […]

Justin Paperny30 May 20254 min read

In 2008, in a quiet room at Taft Federal Prison Camp, I learned more about Michael’s journey. He had written books, completed […]

Justin Paperny29 May 20253 min read

How a 50-Year BOP Veteran Expects You to Earn Leniency A retired BOP warden, Art Beeler, joined our webinar today. He started […]

Justin Paperny28 May 20255 min read

The day Todd and Julie Chrisley surrendered to federal prison, I told their daughter Lindsie it was a good day. That might […]

Justin Paperny28 May 20253 min read

I’m always grateful when people reach out after a webinar. But Monday’s generated more replies than usual. Some shared what they learned. […]

Justin Paperny25 May 20259 min read

If you’re being looked at by the government, the new DOJ’s Criminal Division memo released on May 12 isn’t just policy—it’s your […]

Justin Paperny23 May 20254 min read

I recently got a voicemail from someone who said, “Dude, you only served 18 months. What are you complaining about?” Let me […]

Justin Paperny22 May 20253 min read

Sixteen years ago, I was sitting in a prison camp dining hall, wondering how I messed everything up. These days, I talk […]

Justin Paperny21 May 20253 min read

If you’re going through a federal investigation, the new DOJ memo released on May 12 deserves your attention. It’s not just some […]

Justin Paperny21 May 20253 min read

The Last Day in Federal Prison Doesn’t Feel Like Freedom Sixteen years ago today—May 19, 2009—I woke up in federal prison for […]

Justin Paperny20 May 20254 min read

Nine weeks ago, I got on a call with a man under federal investigation. His wife and daughter were on the line. […]

Justin Paperny20 May 20252 min read