Loss amounts that may increase levels on the vertical scale: $5,000 or less—there is no increase in levelGreater than $5,000—increase by 2Greater than $10,000—increase by 4Greater than $30,000—increase by 6Greater than $70,000—increase by 8Greater than $120,000—increase by 10Greater than … [Read more...] about Guidelines Table
Prison Preparation
If a judge sentenced you (or a loved one) to prison, it's troubling. This site will offer guidance and examples on how to use time in prison productively. The more you know about the challenges ahead, the more you empower yourself to thrive. For free information, we encourage you to subscribe to … [Read more...] about Prison Preparation
Settlement Agreement
Below is an example of a full-disclosure settlement agreement that I send to anyone that agrees to work with me. I am provide this agreement to comply with a settlement I made with the Federal Trade Commission. On January 14, 2020, a federal judge signed a “Stipulated Order,” that finalized a … [Read more...] about Settlement Agreement
Learn How to Prepare for the Federal Prison Experience
I’m Michael Santos with Prison Professors. Since you’re accessing this free brochure, I’m assuming that either you’re concerned about the possibility of serving a sentence in federal prison, or you’re concerned about someone who may be going to prison. Either way, at Prison Professors, we offer … [Read more...] about Learn How to Prepare for the Federal Prison Experience
Reentry Programs
We offer new digital content every day to teach and inspire people in Prisons, Jails, and other organizations that serve vulnerable populations. Free Trial Enroll in our free trial to learn more about our programs that teach and inspire. People respond well to our programs because they … [Read more...] about Reentry Programs
Client Testimonials
“Advice is judged by results — not intentions” – Cicero While the U.S. Government spent millions of dollars training me as a special operations pilot, military strategist, and counter-intelligence specialist, none of my prior experiences prepared me for the challenges I faced upon my conviction … [Read more...] about Client Testimonials
Early Life: 1964-1987
On January 15, 1964, I came into the world. I grew up in Lake Forest Park, a suburb in North Seattle. Along with my two sisters, Julie and Christina, I attended schools in the Shoreline School District. Those schools included Lake Forest Park elementary, Kellogg Junior High, and Shorecrest high … [Read more...] about Early Life: 1964-1987
Prison Years 1 Through 5
On the day of my arrest, August 11, 1987, I wasn’t ready to accept responsibility. All I wanted was to get out of jail. Somehow, I wanted others to release me from the problems that I created. I hired counsel and prepared for trial. During the trial, I took the witness stand and lied, testifying … [Read more...] about Prison Years 1 Through 5