Administrative Remedy Process: A Realistic Look Inside | Chapter 12
Chapter Summary – A Look Inside the Administrative Remedy Process This chapter explains how the Administrative Remedy Process works, why timelines and […]
Securities Fraud Federal Prison: My Story
When someone types “securities fraud federal prison” into a search bar, they are looking for information, details. How does a broker go […]
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 […]
Why Most People Miss the Real Benefit of the First Step Act
You’ve waited. You’ve done the programs. You’ve heard about credits, reforms, and “new systems” that never seemed to reach you.Now, something’s actually […]
Why Some Defense Lawyers Quietly Turn Against Their Clients
Twice in two hours, I said the same thing to two people in our community: “Can I speak directly?” Both said yes. […]
Silence Isn’t a Strategy: Why Some Defendants Get Longer Sentences
A judge began the sentencing hearing by saying, “There is very little evidence to support these claims.”That one sentence set the tone. […]
Most People Write Character Reference Letters the Wrong Way
The Call That Said Everything I received a phone call I rarely get—someone asking for help writing a character reference letter.He wasn’t […]
Anna Marconi Two-Tiered Justice Unfairness What it Means for White Collar Defendants
You broke the law. You accepted a plea. You accepted consequences. And you still feel the system is stacked against you. With […]
George Santos vs. Sean Combs: Who Deserves Mercy?
I don’t fault George Santos or Sean Combs for wanting a commutation or pardon.No one should.If you’ve ever been inside the system, […]
What Parents Could Learn From Prison Camps About Being Present With Their Kids
TL;DR: A father in prison learned how being fully present transformed his relationship with his kids — something every parent can learn […]
After Release Reflections: Why I Once Wanted to Stay in Prison Longer
A close friend of mine is going to prison soon. He has a young son, and since he’ll miss Halloween, our block […]