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Early Release From Federal Prison: INSIDER SECRETS! Mar 23, 2022

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Most defendants want to get out of federal prison as early as possible. Makes sense, right? Yet, in our experience, not every federal defendant is willing to put in the work to get out of federal prison as early as possible.

There are a number of reasons defendants may not be willing to put in the work.

Some of these reasons include:

1: laziness

2: belief that nothing they do matters anyway, so why even try?

3: anger over their conviction precludes them from looking forward and identifying success

If you are willing to do the work, then this video I filmed with Sam Mangel is for you!

In this video, Sam and I cover why some people struggle to earn their release from federal prison--despite thinking they did everything correctly.

5 Steps to Navigate PPP Loan Fraud Case to Avoid Federal Prison Mar 22, 2022

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) continues to target business owners receiving US government Covid-19 economic stimulus loans. At this time, there are thousands of open criminal investigations and prosecutions based on loans under the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Congress has flagged billions of dollars in PPP loans as suspicious. As a result, the DOJ continues to hire dozens of prosecutors specifically to pursue cases of PPP loan fraud.

Anyone receiving a PPP loan will want to stay tuned. The target of any government investigation needs to be proactive to mitigate the short and long-term negative impact that such investigations can leave behind. Risks and consequences vary case by case. However, there are common strategic steps to help business owners navigate PPP loan fraud cases and achieve better outcomes. Learning about all the stages of the criminal process — from investigation to sentencing, including sentence reductions and post-conviction strategies (such as early release) — can make a significant difference in the overall results. This blog post and accompanying video provide a brief overview on triggers for PPP loan fraud investigations.

https://prisonprofessors.com/5-steps-to-navigate-ppp-loan-fraud-case/

Another PPP Fraud Prosecutor & Recent Federal Prison Sentences Mar 18, 2022

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During his first State of the Union address to Congress, President Joe Biden emphatically declared that the "watchdogs are back."

The President chided the previous administration claiming that it undermined the watchdog role across the federal government, which led to significant fraud and corruption.

President Biden is making the crackdown on cheating and waste a top priority. Specifically targeted will be any cheating and waste in government programs designed to help small business owners and individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

In this podcast, we address PPP fraud and recent federal sentencings.

GOAL SETTING CLIP #5 FISHING STORY Mar 17, 2022

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Attorneys and Preparing Before Prison with Sam Mar 17, 2022

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Attorneys may be great analytical thinkers, but that doesn't make them good listeners. Sam speaks about attorney and the prison advice they offered.

https://prisonprofessors.com/attorneys-and-prison-advice/

Humble Beginnings to CEO (Terry Teaching in Prison) Mar 16, 2022

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Training on ZOHO CRM systems and People in Prison Mar 15, 2022

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Document Journey Before, During, and After Prison Mar 15, 2022

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Prepare for best experiences before sentencing, and after, by documenting your journey, as we describe in today's video.

https://prisonprofessors.com/write-and-document-journey/

Life Sentence to Millions in Grant Funds Mar 15, 2022

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Richard Mireles' story inspires. He transformed his life while serving a life sentence. Within three years of his release, he raised more than $28 million dollars to formerly incarcerated people.#Prisonreform.

https://prisonprofessors.com/life-sentence-to-millions-in-grants/

Former FBI Agent Discusses Suicide Prevention Mar 14, 2022

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At 3:35 pm on Friday, May 5th, 2006, I contemplated suicide. Why? I had just failed a lie detector test. (I spent hours before the exam learning techniques to try to cheat the exam). After I failed the test, my lawyer told me I should plan to serve five years in prison for securities fraud and obstruction of justice. Many white-collar criminal defendants, like me, experience mental health challenges and suicidal thoughts. Paul Bertrand, a suicide prevention expert, also knows. Paul worked with the FBI for 23 years. For many years, Paul was responsible for mental health support for many FBI employees. Paul was also the lead FBI agent who worked my case from 2005 to 2008. After my release from prison in 2009, I reconnected with Paul. In 2010, he invited me to speak at the FBI Academy. Recently, I had the chance to discuss suicide prevention with Paul. We both want to help people recognize when someone needs professional help. Moreover, the insights Paul shared with me can help anyone facing suicidal thoughts. Paul and I hope you find value in our podcast. Best, Justin Paperny

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