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Back to SearchHow To Use Your Time In Federal Prison—Or Waste It
The early days in federal prison can feel paralyzing—especially when the weight of lost reputation, uncertain career prospects, and family expectatio…
1 year, 3 months ago
Why Takers Ultimately Fail (And What Givers Learn Along the Way)
I discuss Adam Grant's book Give and Take and how it helped me better understand the difference between takers, matchers, and givers—especially the k…
1 year, 3 months ago
He Forgot the Sprite and Fries… But Got a Second Chance with the Feds
A client in our community was given a rare second shot at a proffer session with the government. The first one? It nearly tanked—not because he lied,…
1 year, 3 months ago
Fulfilling A Dream 16 Years After Federal Prison
Back in 2007, just after signing my plea agreement on my 32nd birthday, close friends invited me to Pebble Beach. I turned them down. My mindset? "Wh…
1 year, 3 months ago
One Lesson I Teach My Kids After Going To Federal Prison
After a hate-filled voicemail called me a "criminal" and questioned what kind of father I could be, I was reminded of a question I used to ask myself…
1 year, 3 months ago
He Won't Talk About the Victim—So I Did It for Him
At sentencing, arguments based on personal hardship—like prison shortening your life expectancy—won't earn you credibility. One individual I spoke wi…
1 year, 3 months ago
Wolf of Wall Street Mentality = More Federal Prison Time
A man recently called us, repeating Jordan Belfort's famous line from The Wolf of Wall Street: "I'm not leaving." He believed his conviction was unju…
1 year, 3 months ago
He's Facing the FBI Tomorrow. His Lawyer Ghosted Him
If you're hiring a criminal defense attorney, don't just take their word for it—talk to former clients. If they claim attorney-client privilege preve…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Janitor Who Tried (and What You're Still Avoiding)
Just try.
1 year, 3 months ago
He Wasn't a Believer—Then Called During Sushi to Say He Got Six Years In Federal Prison
A man once told me, "My lawyer knows the judge—we're good." A year later, he got six years in federal prison. Over dinner, he called me with regret: …
1 year, 3 months ago