Why Sean Combs and Federal Defendants Need to Document Change for Shorter Sentences
Many are quick to say Sean Combs will get sentenced to time served. But that assumption misses a key point: no judge […]
Using Federal Prison Time Well: Document Progress and Prepare for Early Release
Last week, I got a call from an upset woman whose husband is preparing for federal prison. She was angry because, in […]
Why Early Cooperation and Documentation Matter in Federal Cases: Lessons from Healthcare Fraud Defendants
Waiting Too Long Closes Doors Last February, I spoke with a pharmacist facing serious opioid distribution charges—millions of pills allegedly moved through […]
How a Documented Release Plan Separates Preparation from Regret
When I met Michael Santos in prison, he had already served 22 years. I had just started an 18-month sentence. One of […]
Using Prison Time Well: Why the BOP Now Prioritizes Documented Release Plans and Personal Assets
For individuals in federal prison, time is either an asset—or a liability. The Bureau of Prisons has made its position clear: individuals […]
Health Care Fraud and the Rise of Data Analytics: Why Your File Must Be Built Before the Government Builds Theirs
The Department of Justice made one thing clear in its 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown: health care fraud cases are now […]
Telemedicine and Genetic Testing Fraud: Why Early Responsibility Is Critical in 2025 Health Care Fraud Investigations
The 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown charged 49 defendants in connection with more than $1.17 billion in fraudulent Medicare claims involving […]
Health Care Fraud and Prescription Opioids: What 2025’s Takedown Means for Medical Professionals Under Investigation
The 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown charged 74 defendants in opioid-related health care fraud. According to the DOJ, 44 of them […]
2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown: The Rise of Transnational Fraud Schemes and the Cost of Waiting
The 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown exposed something federal prosecutors have long warned about: health care fraud is no longer just […]
Health Care Fraud and Early Cooperation: Lessons from the 2025 National Takedown
The Department of Justice just completed the largest health care fraud takedown in U.S. history. According to the DOJ, 324 defendants—including 96 […]
Why Federal Judges Ignore Apologies—and What Defendants Should Do Instead
When I wrote my judge a letter from federal prison, I didn’t write to say I was sorry. I wrote to show […]
The Truth About Cooperation: What Judges Really Consider at Sentencing
In 2007, I spent nearly a full year working with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This was after my indictment, but before […]