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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Struggles of Trial Prep for Sean Combs at MDC Brooklyn
When you’re stuck in a detention center preparing for trial, it’s a different kind of pressure. You don’t have the luxury of […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]