In the context of federal criminal law in the U.S., both the “5K1.1” motion and the “Rule 35” motion are mechanisms through which a defendant can potentially receive a reduced sentence. These provisions allow the courts to deviate from the sentencing guidelines under specific circumstances. While somewhat similar, there are important differences between the two: …
A social furlough, also known as a community or family visitation program, is a program offered in some federal prison camps. It allows inmates who meet specific criteria to temporarily leave the prison facility for a brief period to visit with their family members or loved ones in a designated location. Inmates who are eligible …
Social Furloughs in a Federal Prison Camp: What They Are and How to Get One Read More »
You may not know that it is possible to change or influence your federal prison camp designation before you surrender, but there are multiple steps you can take which may help. If you would like to change your designation prior to surrendering, the following options may be available to you: 1. Contact Your Consultant: If you’re …
How You Can Choose or Change the Facility that you’ve been Designated Read More »
I am often asked what the difference is between home confinement and probation or supervised release for federal sentences. What many people don’t understand is that there are very stark differences between the two, and that violation of either can result in serious new charges or your being returned to prison. Here is a brief …
Federal home Confinement and Supervised Release: Sam Mangel; Federal Prison Consultant Read More »
I am often asked by people going through the federal process about the Residential Drug and Alcohol Program (RDAP). As someone who took the 9 month program in 2018/19, completed it successfully and had 12 months removed from my 60 month sentence, I can tell you that there are numerous misunderstandings about not just the program itself, but …
The 6 Big Myths About RDAP: Sam Mangel; White Collar Consultant Read More »
I’m always amazed when I’m speaking with someone who is either mired in the federal justice system, or in fear of it and has little to no idea how this could and likely will affect their banking and investment relationships. I remember speaking with my wife when I had been at the camp in Miami for …
Was Just Fired From My Bank: Sam Mangel- White Collar Advisor Read More »
One of the most stressful parts of preparing to surrender to Federal Prison is leaving our families and loved ones behind. As I tell everyone, both clients and their families, being in a prison camp is the easy part. The hard part is what our families and loved ones have to face while we are …
Sam and Candi Mangel: The Importance of Your Support System While In Federal Prison Read More »
The BOP Answers our Questions Regarding the FSA/ETC’s and the CARES Act Below are both the questions we asked and their responses. I hope that you and your loved ones find this information helpful. I outlined some questions to the BOP Public Affairs and they just answered me … so here is what is going …
Sam Mangel – The BOP Answers our Questions Regarding the FSA/ETC’s and the CARES Act Read More »
If you are looking to learn more about Sam Mangel’s Story you are in the right place, read on to learn more. My name is Sam Mangel and I’m pleased to reveal the back story of how I came to work with people going through the federal justice system. After all, I’m asking you to …
My experience convinced me that we all should work to be our best self-advocates. With our team, we work to help others prepare themselves for the best outcomes.
