Resources
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Building A New Life After Prison
Embarking on the journey of rebuilding your life after serving time in prison can be a daunting prospect. It’s a path that demands resilience, determination, and a willingness to redefine who you are. However, it’s important to recognize that this process is not about starting from scratch but rather leveraging a lifetime of experiences and…
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The Ethical Dilemma of Pardons: Jeff Grant Weighs In on Bloomberg
Should Access to Power Determine Who Gets a Clean Slate? As presidential pardons dominate legal and political discussions, an increasing number of white-collar defendants are seeking clemency for their federal convictions. Among those closely observing this trend is Jeff Grant, an attorney in NYC and co-founder of White Collar Support Group, dedicated to supporting individuals navigating the…
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Forensic Accountants in White-Collar Criminal Defense
White-collar criminal charges may not sound serious when compared with violent crimes, but they often lead to major consequences, ranging from lost careers and relationships to time in prison with lifelong financial restitution obligations. Financial crimes harm organizations and consumers, and they often come with unintended collateral damage. White-collar criminal offenses, such as fraud, often…
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How I Got Through My RDAP Interview
When I was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for a white collar crime, the judge recommended I serve my time in a facility with RDAP (Residential Drug Abuse Program). No Automatic Enrollment Initially, I assumed this meant automatic enrollment. However, upon arrival at Alderson, I discovered there was a lengthy wait list. Priority…
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BOP Administrative Remedy Process Explainer
BOP Program Statement 1330.18 This is my personal overview of the BOP’s Administrative Remedy Process. If you have followed my blog, you already know that I became quite familiar with the Administrative Remedy process during my 27 months stay in federal prison. If you, or someone you know, is either headed to federal prison, or currently serving…
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My Halfway House Experience in Peoria, Illinois
I spent four years at a federal prison camp in Tucson AZ. On July 24, 2023, I signed a Release Plan which listed my “Referral Date” as August 24, 2023. This is the date my Case Manager gave the Chicago Region Reentry Management Office (RRM) as my release to the halfway house in Peoria IL.…
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Navigating International Travel After A Felony Conviction: What You Need to Know
Americans impacted by felony convictions can travel to foreign counties, but the logistics can be complicated. There are a number of factors that will be taken into consideration: Your ability to obtain a passport; The country you intend to visit and do they require a US citizen to obtain a visa; The type of crime…
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Repairing Search Results Following White Collar Legal Trouble
After you’ve been involved in a legal case, your Google search results may be overwhelming to the point where you wonder if your online reputation will ever recover. You may have had conversations with search specialists who promise the moon in exchange for an exorbitant fee, or spent serious time watching supposedly-instructional YouTube videos. And…
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How Do First Step Act (FSA) Earned Time Credits Work?
What Is The First Step Act? The First Step Act is a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill signed into law in December 2018. The Act focuses on reducing recidivism by expanding educational and vocational programs and granting inmates early release credits (FSA Time Credits, aka FTC) for participating in these programs. It also includes provisions to ease mandatory minimum sentences for…