5 Things I Will NEVER Do Again Because I Went To FEDERAL PRISON
In this video, I share five lessons I learned the hard way in federal prison. These aren’t just ideas—I lived them. My […]
The Struggles of Trial Prep for Sean Combs at MDC Brooklyn
When you’re stuck in a detention center preparing for trial, it’s a different kind of pressure. You don’t have the luxury of […]
What a Retired FBI Agent Wants You to Know About Federal Investigations
Federal investigations don’t stop just because you think you have time. If you’re under investigation, the government is working—collecting documents, building timelines, […]
What Judges Look at AFTER Sentencing—And How It Helped Me Get Home in 10 Months
Most people think their sentence is the final word. It’s not. Judge Mark Bennett, who has sentenced thousands, said something in an […]
The Best Decision I Made Before Sentencing
Before I was sentenced, I knew I had to take control. I appreciated the guidance from my lawyer, but after watching Michael […]
Why Most Character Letters Are Useless—And How Mine Helped Me Get 28 Months Instead of 60
Before sentencing, people kept telling me, “Get as many character letters as possible.” So, I almost made the mistake that most defendants […]
The BEST Part About Going To FEDERAL PRISON
A business student at USC asked me: “What was the best part about going to federal prison?” At first, I thought it […]
Elizabeth Holmes Says Federal Prison Is “Hell and Torture”
Elizabeth Holmes is back in the headlines, saying federal prison is “hell and torture.” When I read her interview, I wasn’t surprised. […]
Why Federal Prison Was Easier For Me
In this video, I explain why my time in federal prison was easier than it is for many others. The reason is […]
The Importance of a Reentry Plan (And Why You Need One ASAP)
If You Don’t Advocate for Yourself, No One Else Will If you’re heading into sentencing or preparing for prison now is the […]
Why You Need a Homecoming Strategy Before You Surrender to Prison (Even If You Think You Don’t)
You’ve been sentenced. The judge has spoken. You know where you’re going, for how long, and now you’re in that strange in-between […]
Webinar Replay: Judges and Prosecutors Have Their Version of You
In this week’s interactive workshop, Michael Santos talked about what really matters if you’re facing prison or already inside: taking control of […]