When Probation Requests Backfire at Sentencing
Why Probation Requests Fail in High-Loss Cases A man told me his lawyer planned to ask for probation even though four victims […]
What Persuades a Federal Judge at Sentencing | White Collar Advice
Summary When facing sentencing, understanding how a federal judge thinks can make the difference between a long prison term and a second […]
Facing Insurance Fraud Charges? Here’s What You Need to Do Now
When someone reaches out to our team after insurance fraud charges, they’re usually overwhelmed. They’ve read the indictment, Googled what the government […]
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 […]
Dr. Nate Schott’s Sentencing Playbook: From 51 Months to 33—in 10
How to Prepare for a Government Investigation (Before It’s Too Late) If you’re under a government investigation, you’re probably feeling a mix […]
Creating Your Own Case Study for Federal Sentencing
If you’re following White Collar Advice, chances are you or someone you love is facing a government investigation. You’re looking for the […]
Federal Judge Reveals How To Prepare For Sentencing
One of the most common sentiments I heard from people in federal prison was regret—not doing more to prepare for sentencing. They […]
Plead Early or Pay Later: The Brutal Truth About Federal Sentencing
In federal cases with multiple defendants, early decisions impact everyone involved. Defendants often face a choice: plead early or hold out for […]
Federal Judges See Through Fake Apologies
In this clip from my video with Dr. Phil, we discuss the importance of showing remorse during a government investigation. It’s not […]
The Benefit of Transparency: A White Collar Conviction’s Silver Lining
The Call from My Attorneys When I got the call from Joel Athey and Bob Corbin, my attorneys, I knew the news […]
Todd and Julie Chrisley in for a Shock! ⚠️ Ex-Con Reveals the TRUTH About PRISON
Earlier this week, Todd and Julie Chrisley were sentenced to lengthy federal prison sentences. Todd received a sentence of 12 years, while […]
Elizabeth Holmes Disastrous Character Reference Letters
I reviewed some of the character reference letters Elizabeth Holmes turned in in advance of her sentencing hearing today in Northern CA. […]