by Justin Paperny | Jan 5, 2012 | Blog
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…
by Justin Paperny | Jan 4, 2012 | Blog
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…
by Justin Paperny | Jan 3, 2012 | Blog
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…
by Justin Paperny | Dec 28, 2011 | Blog
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…
by Justin Paperny | Dec 26, 2011 | Blog
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…
by Justin Paperny | Dec 24, 2011 | Blog
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…
by Justin Paperny | Dec 22, 2011 | Blog
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…
by Justin Paperny | Dec 22, 2011 | Blog
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…
by Justin Paperny | Dec 20, 2011 | Blog
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…
by Justin Paperny | Dec 19, 2011 | Blog
Monday, December 19th, 2011 Tip #2--Read everything written at MichaelSantos.net Dante said there is no knowledge without retention. Sticking with that theme I encourage all defendants to spend time each day reading Michael Santos' postings at…