How Do I Prepare For the Pre Sentence Interview?
I wrote a blog recently about the consequences that can follow a bad presentence report (PSR). I received a number of calls […]
Guns Might Send White Collar Executive Back To Federal Prison
I woke yesterday to a text that read, “My life is ruined again, and again it is not my fault. I’m literally […]
Whether or Not To Plead Guilty – Practical Considerations
You have been charged with a white collar crime, and are facing a potentially lengthy prison sentence if convicted, significant legal fees […]
‘Dance Moms’ Abby Lee Miller Pleads Guilty: Time To Shift Strategy
Last week, a defendant said he’d love to work with me, presuming I’m not a fan of Donald Trump. Then a few […]
Some Prison Advice For A White Collar Defendant
“Can you help me? I am totally consumed with how I will support my family once I am released from prison. Making […]
Impact of a Negative PSR (Pre Sentence Report)
In federal prison I quickly learned how many men were not prepared for their pre sentence investigation. Since then, I have learned […]
Character Reference Letters
I received a phone call from a defendant who told me that despite trying he was only able to collect one character […]
One Day At Lompoc Federal Prison Camp
I asked my good friend and client, Leigh Sprague to write about some of his experiences at Lompoc Federal Prison Camp, including […]
Collusion Sends Leader To Federal Prison Camp
“I’m more educated than you,” this defendant told me as I picked up the phone. “Hmmm, have you been talking to my […]
KPMG, Phil Mickelson and Insider Trading
A cliché tells us , “Don’t bite the hand that feeds you.” Clearly by writing this blog, I’m ignoring that sage advice. […]
Revisions To The Residential Drug Abuse Program
On April 26, 2016, The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) revised regulations to get into the Residential Drug Abuse Treatment Program (RDAP). In […]
Understanding Your Tendencies In Federal Prison
Sometimes codefendants remain friends throughout their criminal case and they also serve time in the same federal prison. Certainly, there are pros […]