The Best Decision I Made Before Sentencing
Before I was sentenced, I knew I had to take control. I appreciated the guidance from my lawyer, but after watching Michael […]
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 […]
The BEST Part About Going To FEDERAL PRISON
A business student at USC asked me: “What was the best part about going to federal prison?” At first, I thought it […]
The Most Overlooked Sentencing Strategy—And Why It Helped Me Get 28 Months Instead of 60
Walking into my sentencing hearing, I knew I had one final shot to speak directly to the judge. No lawyers, no prosecutors—just […]
Sentencing Preparation: Why Your Judge Only Knows One Version of You
When I first walked into my sentencing hearing, I already knew what the prosecutor’s version of my life looked like. It was […]
The Cost of Doing Nothing in Federal Prison—and How to Avoid It
Boredom in a minimum-security camp isn’t just inconvenient; it can quietly ruin you. It turns short sentences into endless days and leaves […]
Webinar Replay: The Sentencing Narrative
Our interactive workshop today focused on one of the critical aspects of a defendant’s journey—the sentencing narrative. It’s a topic that impacts […]
Everyone Wants This in Federal Prison—Few Do This
Most people in federal prison want to get out as fast as possible. Almost every call starts with, “I’ve got 37 months. […]
The Truth About Federal Prison Violence
When I served time in federal prison, I saw very little violence. Fights were rare, and when they happened, it was usually […]
5 Steps To Stay On Track In Prison Camp
During my time in federal prison, I learned the value of focus. It wasn’t easy to block out the noise and distractions […]
A Simple Truth About Federal Prison You Can’t Ignore
Most people want to make the most of their time in federal prison, but the truth about federal prison is too many […]
Are You Prepared for a Federal Raid?
Facing the uncertainty of a federal investigation or federal raid is overwhelming. The waiting can feel unbearable—each day filled with questions about […]