Federal Judges Are Watching—What Sean Combs Does Now Matters
When someone is facing federal sentencing, every action matters. From how they spend their time before sentencing to how they conduct themselves […]
What Judges Look at AFTER Sentencing—And How It Helped Me Get Home in 10 Months
Most people think their sentence is the final word. It’s not. Judge Mark Bennett, who has sentenced thousands, said something in an […]
The Best Decision I Made Before Sentencing
Before I was sentenced, I knew I had to take control. I appreciated the guidance from my lawyer, but after watching Michael […]
Why Most Character Letters Are Useless—And How Mine Helped Me Get 28 Months Instead of 60
Before sentencing, people kept telling me, “Get as many character letters as possible.” So, I almost made the mistake that most defendants […]
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 […]
10 Surprising Truths About White Collar Defendants
I recently reflected on my experience working with white-collar defendants. It started while filming a white-collar crime documentary when the producer asked, […]
Navigating Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Fraud and Federal Sentencing
In my new video, I drew an analogy between the opening bank heist scene in the Batman film featuring Heath Ledger as […]
Federal Sentencing: Present Evidence or Risk More Time In Federal Prison
As a federal defendant, I learned the hard way that a proactive approach to managing an indictment and potential federal prison sentence […]