How to Write a Federal Sentencing Narrative and Release Plan That Judges Respect
If you are in a federal case, the government already controls the story. Your only chance to influence probation, prosecutors, and the […]
Why Will a Federal Judge Be More Inclined to Listen If They See Their Own Values in You?
(Click the Play button to listen to the whole podcast) Data suggests people are more likely to help you if they recognize […]
What Do Judges Mean When They Say, “Show Me How You’re Fixing It, Not That You’re Sorry”?
(Click the Play button above to listen to the whole podcast) The past is fixed. Nothing you say can change it. But […]
Why Does Silence Give the DOJ Control Over Your Name, Your Family, and Your Reputation?
The FBI Showed Up. I Lied to My Lawyers. Then I Waited. (Click the Play button above to listen to the full […]
5 Common Mistakes Defendants Make in Federal Investigations
The Most Common Mistakes Defendants Make in a Federal Investigation When federal agents show up, every choice you make matters. Most defendants […]
Hardest Part of Getting Out of Prison: Why Reentry Is Harder Than You Think
What’s the Hardest Part of Getting Out of Prison? It’s not the bars. It’s doing the work every day without knowing when—or […]
Do White Collar Criminals Go to Dangerous Prisons?
Sometimes, but not always. Placement depends on your sentence length, background, and behavior. Most white collar defendants are placed in minimum-security prison […]
Can a Criminal Conviction Affect Parenting? What Defendants Need to Know
Can a Criminal Conviction Affect Parenting? Yes. A criminal conviction can limit how you parent, even in situations that seem small—like signing […]
What Most Defendants Get Wrong About Cooperation
This blog closes out our 10-part series based on the New York Times article about Hugo Mejia. You can read the full […]
The Worst Time to Start Preparing Is After Sentencing
This blog continues our series based on the New York Times article our work. You can read the full article [here]. Previous […]
Why Judges Pay Attention to Consistency—Not Excuses
This blog continues our insights from the New York Times article about Hugo Mejia. You can read the full article [here]. It […]
How the First 30 Days in Prison Affect Sentencing
This blog continues our insights from the New York Times article about Hugo Mejia. You can read the full article [here]. If […]