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Hi =) Though my November 2021 sentencing was repeatedly postponed, I was finally sentenced on 3/3/2022. Though my attorney had submitted his document (including my written narrative & character letters) on my behalf requesting 48 months, when I walked into the courthouse I had prepared myself as best as I could to be sentenced to up to 97 months based on the presentencing report. Minutes before my sentencing hearing began my attorney let me know that some kind of 'sealed motion' had been filed based on information provided during my proffer, and the prosecution has recommended a 15% reduction to my sentence; my attorney quickly mentioned something about 85 months. The sentencing hearing itself was horrible/brutal - which apparently is the job of the prosecution & the judge =\ However, when I was provided the opportunity to speak, I read 'my' statement. After that, the judge did say a couple of things that I took as being as 'kind' as they possibly could be coming from him - and he sentenced me to 70 months. Though I thought I would be so nervous & out-of-it that I wouldn't really know what was going on, I was amazingly & surprisingly completely 'present'. I was most surprised to find that the entire sentencing was only 20 minutes, because I would have sworn I was standing for at least a couple of hours. But I was pleasantly surprised feeling like I had 'prepared' myself as much as I could, which allowed me to be as present as I was.) I had already requested that my attorney ask that I be able to self-surrender to Dublin in three months, and that he reiterate the RDAP recommendation from the presentencing report. The prosecution asked that I self-surrender in two months. The judge ended my hearing my recommending that I participate in RDAP and that I self-surrender in 2.5 months to Dublin. I received confirmation that I am to report to Dublin Camp on 5/18/2022. Today is my 47th birthday, in 4 days I will be in Dublin, and on 5/24/2022 I will miss celebrating my 25th wedding anniversary with my beloved hubby =*( Prior to sentencing I had already done multiple calculations with my family and we talked to the attorney immediately after the hearing. Given the 15% credits, my planning to take full advantage of the Second Chance Act and participate in RDAP - I am hoping with everything that I am back home to my family within a couple of years. =*) Of course I was in shock for awhile... and still am... but I am continuing to stay as positive as I possibly can, and I do 100% intend to do everything that I can to remain this way while incarcerated. I have wanted to thank you personally for all of the assistance that you provided with the narrative, my allocution & just so very much helpful information & support over the last 11 months. Without your help with the documents, I would never have had the confidence that I've had since last summer. And I needed the confidence not only for myself, but for my daughters (& family). Nothing I write or say could possibly thank you & the organization enough. Though I don't have any idea really what my life will look like over the next few years, in my head and my heart I keep believing that I am going to come out 'better' & stronger than I was. There have been many times over the past year when a realization has kind of 'hit' feeling like I looked a huge fear right in the face and survived; and I have most definitely already made changes to how I live & who I've surrounded myself with. This complete change to my perspective of this entire process & of my future occurred last summer after I found your organization's website - and I've been needing to write this THANK YOU since my emotions have finally calmed a lot since the sentencing. Though of course there is a fear of prison & especially being away from my family for the first time in my life, more determination to remain positive & committed to improvement has slowly been replacing the fear. What I found on your websites gave me hope that I didn't have before, and I continue to comb through them on a daily basis for anything that can even remotely help me and/or my family. If there is any way at all that I would be able to assist with the organizations' efforts over the next couple of years (or longer!), I would be completely thrilled at any prospect. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you AGAIN =*) - Schenelle

Teamwork is located HERE at White Collar Advice. Recently, I hired their team to assist my legal defense and was facing 20 years. With combined focused teamwork, I was recently sentenced to 3 years, with continued action to reduce my time away from family even today. I cannot speak highly enough of the family at White Collar Advice. They have been in your shoes and know how to utilize all the tools in the system to ensure the lowest sentence.

The professionals at White Collar Advice were an answered prayer. During the darkest time of my life, Justin and his team provided guidance that will help me get home to my family much sooner that I anticipated. They worked well with my attorney, and helped educate him on programs that he didn't even know were available. The team helped me prepare my Personal Narrative, Character Letters, and advised me on the placement of the RDAP program. CD

I’m surrendering in two hours to serve a 67 month sentence—but I’m sure I’ll serve only 18-24 months with the early release plan I have with Sam and the White Collar Advice team. In regards to my sentence of 67 months, I was looking at 20 yrs and the Feds asking for 10yrs. Thanks to Sam, Brad, Larry, Justin and White Collar Advice, I was well prepared for the pre-sentence report interview and I had a beautiful well crafted narrative. I also had the perfect impact letters from friends and family and statement at sentencing—which the judge knew I was remorseful and a changed man already. There truly are no words that can do justice to the immense value I received and will continue to receive from the team. I didn’t have the money when I first spoke to Sam. But where there’s a will there’s a way. I came up with the money through unwavering faith and determination and it was the best investment of my life. Can you really put a price tag on years of your life? I have 3 beautiful girls and their daddy will be home in a blip to see them. I highly recommend Sam and the team at White Collar Advice. There’s nothing to think about. It’s your life, make it happen! God bless

I am an attorney in Atlanta who handles very serious criminal cases in federal court. My clients are professionals and come from good backgrounds and they are absolutely terrified of the idea of going to federal prison. That is when I introduce them to Justin Paperny! Right from the outset, Justin makes an immediate difference in our client's life. He takes out the guesswork, the anxiety, the fears of the unknown, and all of the other negative emotions and turns the client's attention to the positive. Justin is down to earth, totally relatable, and most importantly, he is so knowledgeable of the federal prison system. He has truly dedicated his life to this and it shows! Justin Paperny is the only prison consultant I would ever recommend!

As I laid awake in the middle of the night eating Oreo cookies, facing the unknown of going to federal prison, I stumbled upon Justin. I watched every video, and absorbed every word. I downloaded the free book. Finally, I made the call. Justin’s advice resonated with me because he is a former college athlete as am I. He introduced to me the idea of preparing, and having a purpose while in prison. My time in prison was purposeful and useful. Prison is an extremely difficult place where preparation is key, and I feel like I am better off now than I was before I entered prison. Having a plan, anticipating pitfalls, developing a reach back capability, understanding there is life after prison, and understanding the impact prison has on the family dynamic. I appreciate the value Justin and Michael contributed to my preparation.

Wow. I came across this site when researching about my federal case. I was feeling defeated, depressed, and hopeless. Sam, Larry and the rest of the team have been nothing short of amazing. They answered all of my questions and quickly helped me come up with a plan for my case. I don't know where I would be without their help. Now, if I could get my attorney to pull his head out of his ass and execute this, I would be all set.

Justin Paperny is a man who has very valuable life experience and excellent insight, and he goes out of his way to share it with those going through the criminal justice system, and others so they may never have to experience the criminal justice system in the first place. He wants people to learn from him and avoid making some of the same mistakes he made. Justin cares deeply for the health and well-being of all of his clients, and it shows through in all of his writings, videos, and conversations. If everyone listened and heeded his advice, almost every aspect of the justice system would work out better for all involved. From his very first lesson of "Stop making things worse," through his next steps of "Seek good counsel," and "Be honest with yourself and your lawyer and really accept responsibility for what you did," and continuing all the way through sentencing and beyond, his wisdom and advice are absolutely practical, no-nonsense, and very productive. His focus on accepting your reality for what it is, only trying to control the things that are within your control, and always working to make things better, both now and in the years ahead, will help guide you and keep you on track throughout the entire process.