The Secret to Making Your Character Reference Letters Stand Out
Character reference letters played a key role in my sentencing. They gave Judge Wilson a chance to see who I really was […]
Preparing for Federal Sentencing: Understanding the Sentencing Guidelines and Why Your Work Matters
If you’re preparing for federal sentencing, I know how overwhelming it can feel. You might have heard from others that you don’t […]
Slow and Steady Wins in Sentencing: The Power of Consistency
Consistency helped when I was preparing for sentencing. Just think of the timeless fable of the tortoise and the hare. In that […]
A Big Goal in A Low-Security Prison
In this video, I talked about something that happens way too often in prison—guys getting caught with iPhones. It’s not just a […]
Is Sam Bankman-Fried’s Useful Life Over In Federal Prison?
Shortly before his sentencing hearing in New York in front of Judge Kaplan, Sam Bankman-Fried said that his “useful life is probably […]
Why U.S. Attorneys Are Pushing for Longer Sentences, Even for Defendants Who Plead Guilty
Many people presume that pleading guilty and repaying restitution will always lead to a lighter sentence in federal court. It seems logical—taking […]
A White Collar Defendant Thought He’d Get 5 Years — Now He’s Facing Life
I had a call this morning with someone new to our community, and frankly, it’s been sitting with me all morning. He […]
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 […]
Why do some people get out of prison sooner?
Why do some people get out of prison sooner?Why do some get their job approved in the halfway house while others are […]
Rebuilding After Federal Prison: Why All Work Is Honorable
In this clip with Jordan Harbinger, we discussed rebuilding after federal prison and the importance of work. Jordan asked about people who […]
Webinar Replay: The Sentencing Narrative
Our interactive workshop today focused on one of the critical aspects of a defendant’s journey—the sentencing narrative. It’s a topic that impacts […]
Everyone Wants This in Federal Prison—Few Do This
Most people in federal prison want to get out as fast as possible. Almost every call starts with, “I’ve got 37 months. […]