5K1.1 and Rule 35(b)—What Cooperation Actually Buys You at Sentencing
If you’ve been told that cooperation will “definitely” reduce your prison sentence, I encourage you to read this carefully to learn more […]
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 […]
Cooperation in a White Collar Crime—Why It’s Not Always a Straight Line to Leniency
When someone is under investigation for a white-collar crime, one of the first questions they often ask is : Should I cooperate? […]
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 […]
The Hidden Danger of Omitting the Fries and Sprite During A Proffer
Our team has had countless conversations with people who are preparing for—or have already sat through—a proffer session with the government. These […]
WHAT IS A REVERSE PROFFER? UNDERSTANDING THIS STRATEGIC TOOL IN FEDERAL CASES
Introduction In our prior proffer articles, we’ve covered: Today, we’re going to explore a lesser-known but equally important legal tool: the reverse […]
Most Defendants Wait Too Long to Prepare. Then They Regret It.
Most Defendants Wait Too Long to Prepare. Then They Regret It. Most defendants wait to prepare and too many defendants assume their […]
How a 24-Month Federal Prison Sentence Became 3 Years
If you’re going through a federal case, there’s something you need to know: The FBI doesn’t stop investigating just because you’ve been […]
5 Things I Will NEVER Do Again Because I Went To FEDERAL PRISON
In this video, I share five lessons I learned the hard way in federal prison. These aren’t just ideas—I lived them. My […]
What a Retired FBI Agent Wants You to Know About Federal Investigations
Federal investigations don’t stop just because you think you have time. If you’re under investigation, the government is working—collecting documents, building timelines, […]