Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchI Was A Lazy, Naive Defendant-And It Cost Me More Time In Federal Prison
Let Go of Entitlement: Why Starting Over Matters After a Federal Conviction
Most defendants resist the idea of starting over—I did too. I clung to my…
1 year, 2 months ago
Doctor Home From Federal Prison Falls For "Fantasy Land" Myth
Restitution Myth: No, They Won't Settle for Pennies on the Dollar
A former physician home from federal prison wanted to write the Financial Litigatio…
1 year, 2 months ago
12 Pages of Panic: A Federal Sentencing Mistake You Must Avoid
A 12-Page Letter Won't Fix What You Haven't Proven
A defendant called the night before sentencing, proud of his 12-page letter. But he hadn't done th…
1 year, 2 months ago
Defendants: The Truth Shall Set You Free (just ask this doctor)
The Truth That Actually Helps at Sentencing
When I met a physician in Tampa facing a probation interview, he kept saying, "I didn't have bad intentio…
1 year, 2 months ago
Why Boredom In Federal Prison Can Turn Dangerous Fast
Why Gambling in Prison Is a Fast Track to Trouble
Boredom—not violence—is often the biggest threat in federal prison. And boredom drives people to ga…
1 year, 2 months ago
Simplify" Your Life In Federal Prison
Simplify Before Federal Prison—And After
A billionaire in our community, heading to federal prison, asked for advice. He admitted he lost sight of th…
1 year, 2 months ago
Doctor Thought He'd Get 2 Years in Prison—The Judge Gave Him 4 After Hearing This…
Victim Impact Matters More Than You Think at Sentencing
A physician expected two years in federal prison—the mandatory minimum for aggravated identit…
1 year, 2 months ago
My Mother's Day Experiences In Federal Prison Camp
Prison Holidays Hurt Families More Than You Think
My first Mother's Day in federal prison hit harder than I expected. The visiting room was packed, t…
1 year, 2 months ago
Two Searches Changed Everything—This Doctor Avoided Federal Prison
Self-Reporting in Healthcare Fraud: One Doctor's Choice to Act Early
When a physician noticed FBI activity on his LinkedIn profile, he didn't wait. H…
1 year, 2 months ago
Start Here In Federal Prison
Start with Ownership: The Real First Step in Federal Prison
The real work in federal prison begins when you stop blaming and start examining how you …
1 year, 2 months ago