Truth Federal Prison Consulting

Letter from AG Bondi.

GENERAL POLICY REGARDING CHARGING, PLEA
NEGOTIATIONS, AND SENTENCING.

If your loved one is in federal custody — here’s how I can help.

I’m a federal prison consultant helping individuals and families navigate sentencing, self-surrender, camp placement, First Step Act (FSA) time credits, and compassionate release.
A few things to know before reaching out:
📌 My desire to help is real — that’s exactly why the work is good, and exactly why it’s not free. I built this practice because I wanted to be the help I wish I’d had during my own experience in the federal system. That kind of care is what goes into every case I take on. It’s also my job and how I make a living, and a decade of hands-on experience doesn’t come without a cost.
📌 How it works: Most cases start with a paid initial review/consultation, so I can assess the situation properly before recommending next steps. From there, I offer flat-fee packages depending on what’s needed (self-surrender prep, camp placement strategy, FSA credit disputes, compassionate release motions, etc.).
📌 I’ll always be upfront about cost before you commit to anything. No surprises, no pressure — just an honest read on your situation and what it will take to help.

BOP changes to program statement regarding custody classification and designation.

Follow the link if interested:

www.bop.gov

AG Bondi’s directives to prosecutors!

www.justice.gov

THE FSA WORKS AND THE CARES ACT WORKED. THE NUMBERS PROVE IT!!!

Before the First Step Act and CARES Act, the federal system was stuck in a predictable pattern: people did their time, came home, and a big chunk of them ended up back in the system.
The data over the years has shown that roughly 40–47% of people released from federal prison are rearrested within several years. That’s almost half. That’s not a sign of a system that’s truly changing people.
Now look at what’s happening with people who benefit from the First Step Act.
Recent analyses have found that people released under the First Step Act had a recidivism rate in the low‑teens, compared to around 20% for similar people released before the law. That’s roughly a one‑third drop. Other reports show that nearly 9 out of 10 people whose release was expedited by the First Step Act have not been rearrested or reincarcerated, compared to a typical federal recidivism rate of about 43%.
The CARES Act home confinement numbers tell a similar story. People placed on CARES Act home confinement have had lower post‑release recidivism than comparable people who stayed inside longer. In other words, getting home earlier under structured supervision did not make public safety worse—it slightly improved it.
To me, the lesson is simple: when you give people a real chance to earn their way home—through programming, good behavior, and consistent effort—many of them respond the right way. Incentives plus accountability are doing more to reduce recidivism than punishment alone ever did.
If we say we want safer communities, stronger families, and fewer people cycling in and out of prison, then these numbers are hard to ignore!

2024 press release on CARES ACT!!

FSA “Task Force” what do you all think about that??

BOP press release regarding facility closures.

FIRST STEP ACT CREDITS… stop obsessing over programming!!!

If you’re in federal prison or have a loved one inside, you’ve probably heard a lot about “programming” when it comes to earning First Step Act (FSA) credits.

But here’s what most people are missing…

The law does NOT say you only earn credits through programs.

Under the First Step Act, you can earn time credits in TWO ways:
1. Evidence-Based Recidivism Reduction Programs (classes, courses, etc.)
2. Productive Activities

So what are “productive activities”?

A prison job counts.

That means working in UNICOR, food service, maintenance, orderly positions, or other assigned jobs can qualify you to earn the same FSA credits as someone sitting in a classroom.

Here’s how it works in simple terms:
- You earn 10 days of credit for every 30 days of successful participation
- If you’re considered minimum or low risk, you can earn an additional 5 days (for a total of 15 days every 30 days)
- “Successful participation” includes consistent involvement in approved programs OR productive activities like your job

So if someone is working regularly and staying incident-free, they may already be earning credits—even if they’re not constantly in classes.

The problem is many people don’t realize this, and sometimes institutions don’t clearly explain it.

Bottom line:
If you’re working and staying on track, those efforts can count toward early release under the First Step Act.

If you’re not sure whether your activity qualifies or whether your credits are being calculated correctly, it’s worth taking a closer look. A lot of time is left on the table simply because people don’t understand how the system actually works!