January 2009 - Page 5 of 6

Residential Drug Abuse Program–RDAP

by Justin Paperny | Jan 9, 2009 | Blog

FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2009 Residential Drug Abuse Program--RDAP Today is January 9, 2009. Yesterday I received a question from Eddie who plans to self-surrender to Taft Camp in February. He wanted to know about RDAP (Residential Drug Abuse Program). In 1996 Congress...

What Can You Bring To Taft Federal Prison Camp?

by Justin Paperny | Jan 8, 2009 | Blog

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2009 What Can You Bring To Taft Federal Prison Camp? Without exception, the most frequently asked question I receive is, "What can I bring with me when I self-surrender to Taft Camp?" This blog will address my experience, while providing a few...

Plea Bargaining v Trial: Perspective From A Federal Prisoner

by Justin Paperny | Jan 7, 2009 | Blog

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2009 Plea Bargaining v Trial: Perspective From A Federal Prisoner This morning I walked Taft's dirt track with John, who self-surrendered to Taft Camp in December. John is serving a sentence of one year and one day for tax evasion. In a cubicle...

10 Years in Federal Prison Is Not 20 Years

by Justin Paperny | Jan 6, 2009 | Blog

Tuesday, January 6, 2009 10 Years in Federal Prison Is Not 20 Years The 5 A.M. census count has cleared and I'm writing from the quiet room at Taft Federal Prison Camp. Before writing today's blog, I'd like to reiterate the obvious. I'm a federal inmate serving time...

USA Today Article On Fraud By Jim Ratley

by Justin Paperny | Jan 5, 2009 | Blog

Monday, January 5, 2009 Recently I read an article in US Today that described the work of Jim Ratley, a consultant who speaks on the motivation for fraud. Mr. Ratley stated that perpetrators need to be in a position where they can commit fraud; they must need the...