{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"What Did Writing My First Blog by Hand in Prison on October 12, 2008 Teach Me About Creating Assets?","description":"This final episode in the pre-sentencing series strips it down to the basics: if you don\u2019t build your record, the government\u2019s version stands uncontested. I talk about the common mistakes defendants make\u2014waiting, trusting lawyers to handle everything, assuming cooperation or restitution will be enough\u2014and why those choices lead to longer sentences and regret. I share the story of the physician told to work at KFC in the halfway house, and how it traces back to lack of preparation. I also revisit David Mulder\u2019s case, where ignoring his lawyer\u2019s advice and creating a narrative helped him get probation instead of years in custody. The point is direct: judges don\u2019t care about adjectives or speeches, they care about dates and specifics backed by action. Sentencing is a full-time job, and silence is the worst strategy you can choose. For more detail, listen to the full podcast or read the blog at White Collar Advice. Justin Paperny ","author_name":"White Collar Advice","author_url":"http:\/\/WhiteCollarAdvice.com","html":"