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 […]
How David Moulder Avoided Federal Prison—Lessons from His Sentencing
David quickly realized that what most defendants do—what his lawyers were advising him to do—wasn’t enough. Most prisoners:❌ Trust their lawyer to […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why the Fortunate Few Often Make Federal Prison Harder
Too many make federal prison harder than it needs to be. Why? It’s easy to lose perspective while serving a prison sentence […]
CNN Exclusive: Justin Paperny Analyzes Sam Bankman-Fried’s 25-Year Sentence
I was saddened to hear Sam Bankman-Fried say his useful life is over. Many individuals facing prison share that sentiment, and I […]