What Federal Judges Actually Look for at Sentencing (Hint: Not Your Resume)
A few weeks after I got out of federal prison, I started showing up at…
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Author: Matthew OCallaghan
Matthew OCallaghan
How Glenn Fought for His Freedom—One Round at a Time in Federal Prison
I want to introduce you to someone who actually did the work. Not talked about…
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Why Denying Guilt in a Federal Case Can Lead to a Harsher Sentence
Yesterday I had a tough call with a defendant. But if he was paying attention,…
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You Might Still Be in the Cave (I Was Too)
White Collar Advice | Thursday Newsletter | April 17, 2025 For a long time, I…
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Why a Federal Prison Case Manager Gave Him 9 Extra Months of Freedom
I was running in Tampa, when I got the call. It was from a physician…
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Why Your Halfway House Time Is at Risk—and What to Do About It
What You Need to Know About Halfway House Time and Home Confinement Everyone serving time…
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Parents in Prison: It’s Not Just Time You’re Losing
A few days ago, I was flying from Tampa to Dallas. The executive sitting next…
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The Truth About the BOP: It’s Not Built to Help You
Michael Santos led our weekly webinar while I was in Florida. Below are key takeaways.…
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Facing Insurance Fraud Charges? Here’s What You Need to Do Now
When someone reaches out to our team after insurance fraud charges, they’re usually overwhelmed. They’ve…
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