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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Long Federal Prison Sentence Threatens to Tear Family Apart
In this video, I address a challenging situation faced by a wife whose husband has been sentenced to 47 months in federal […]
My Journey with Aristotle: A 5-Part Series for White Collar Defendants
I’m excited to share a 5-part series inspired by my journey with Aristotle’s teachings. While in federal prison, I started reading Aristotle […]
A Tale of Transformation: My Journey from Prisoner to Crisis Expert
I’m Justin Paperny, director of WhiteCollarAdvice. Today, I want to share a personal journey that led me to where I am. It’s […]
Chapter One – Discovering Ethics in Motion (released from federal prison)
Chapter One – Discovering Ethics in Motion My name is Justin Paperny. On 20 May 2009, I was released from the federal […]