The Emotional Toll of Cooperation—What It Costs You Beyond the Courtroom
If you’ve read the earlier blogs in this series, you know that cooperation in a white-collar case can reduce your sentence—sometimes significantly. […]
When Cooperation Backfires—A Cautionary Tale from My Own Case
I’ve written a lot about the potential benefits of cooperation—how a well-prepared defendant can earn a 5K1.1 motion, reduce their sentence, and […]
The Pre-Sentence Report: The Document That Follows You
Why the Pre-Sentence Report Matters If you’re facing a federal sentencing, the pre-sentence report (PSR) is one of the most important documents […]
WHAT IF I’VE ALREADY HAD MY PROFFER AND DIDN’T PREPARE? HOW TO RECOVER BEFORE SENTENCING
Introduction You’ve already had your proffer session. You weren’t fully prepared. You might have undersold your role, gotten defensive, offered vague answers, […]
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A PROFFER OR REVERSE PROFFER SESSION (WITHOUT HURTING YOUR CASE)
Whether you’ve been invited to a proffer or a reverse proffer, you’re entering an important conversation with the federal government. These meetings […]
SHOULD YOU COOPERATE AFTER A REVERSE PROFFER?
Introduction You just sat through a reverse proffer. The government laid out its evidence—emails, financial records, maybe even a cooperating witness. It’s […]
TOP 10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT FEDERAL PROFFERS
If you are facing a federal investigation or criminal charges, you may be exploring ways to mitigate your exposure and secure the […]
The Cost of Doing Nothing in Federal Prison—and How to Avoid It
Boredom in a minimum-security camp isn’t just inconvenient; it can quietly ruin you. It turns short sentences into endless days and leaves […]
Home Depot Is Beneath Me: A Doctor’s Ego vs. Federal Sentencing
A doctor awaiting sentencing scoffs at the idea of working at Home Depot, believing it’s beneath them. This arrogance sends the wrong […]
Are You Prepared for a Federal Raid?
Facing the uncertainty of a federal investigation or federal raid is overwhelming. The waiting can feel unbearable—each day filled with questions about […]
Fear Not: Applying 50 Cent’s Lessons to Prepare For Sentencing and Federal Prison
I am grateful that I’m in a career that allows me to continue to invest time learning to become better at what […]
Avoid These 3 Huge Mistakes In Federal Prison Camp
Joining our community means confronting a reality many never imagined: federal prison camp. It’s a surreal journey that none of us expected […]