Embracing Ethics

Saturday, January 7, 2012 It has been pointed out to me the irony in my running compliance and ethics programs. After all, I was convicted of a crime and served an 18-month sentence at Taft Federal Prison Camp. Convictions aside, I am pleased at my expanding client...

Read Lessons From Prison

Thursday, January 5, 2012 Read Lessons From Prison I just chatted with a man who is in a jam I know to well. He is preparing to surrender to prison for a sentence that will keep him locked up for 15 months and 21 days. When he called, however, he had no idea that was...

The Importance Of Friendship in Federal Prison

Wednesday, January 4, 2012 The Importance Of Friendship in Federal Prison Powering through a prison term is made easier with the help of good friends. Surely, an indictment and conviction imperils friendships, even lifelong ones. Indeed, losing some friends was one of...

Food In Federal Prison

Tuesday, January 3, 2012 Food In Federal Prison I am always asked about the food in prison.  Although I only served time at Taft Camp, I can affirm that the food there was pretty decent. The chow hall offered a comfortable environment for eating. In retrospect, it was...

Call Me Before Surrendering to Federal Prison

Wednesday, December 28, 2011 Call Me Before Surrendering to Federal Prison I am really enjoying writing these blogs. Over the last week a number of defendants, and their lawyers, have reached out, thanking me for my useful tips. As a reminder, I wrote a daily blog...

Are All Lies, Even White Lies Bad?

Monday, December 26, 2011 Are all lies, even white lies bad? Those in favor of white lies argue they aren’t that big of a deal, and that we all do it. Those against would tell you that if you respect someone enough you tell them the truth– no matter what....

Dental Care In Prison

Saturday, December 24, 2011 Dental care in prison is lacking. The word lacking, of course, is nothing more than a euphemism for awful. I am trying to keep these short tips friendly, however, the truth compels me to speak freely. It is awful, and one preparing for a...

Straight-A Guide Newsletter #3: Document The Journey

Thursday, December 22, 2011 As the executive director of the MGSF, one of my jobs is to motivate people in prison to prepare themselves for success. During the holiday season, when prisoners feel the sting of separation from their family and loved ones, it is...

Taft Federal Prison Camp

Thursday, December 22, 2011 Walt Pavlo of Forbes and 500 Pearl Street, wrote a story about James Fleishman, formerly of Primary Global. Fleishman, I learned from Mr. Pavlo’s article, was sentenced to 30 months in prison, and in Feb 2012 he will surrender to Taft...

Guard Or Correctional Officer?

Tuesday, December 20, 2011 Tip #3– Guard or Correctional Officer? Following my lecture at The FBI Academy earlier this year, an agent trainee asked me the following: “Why do you call them guards, and not correctional officers? And were you friendly with...

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