People who go to court often turn to the internet for guidance. In addition, many come across the work of Justin Paperny, who gives advice on his YouTube channel. His videos offer preparation advice and help manage expectations, while providing defendants with information to hold their current lawyers accountable and to try and negotiate a lighter sentence.
Mr Paperny, a former financial criminal, also runs White Collar Advice with his partner Michael Santos, another former convict. The firm is made up of 12 convicted felons who each have their own consulting specialty based on where they served time and their own conviction experiences.
Journalist Jack Hitt tells the story of the two men and details of their business, which is “filling a need in 21st-century America.” It is, writes Mr. Hitt, “a natural consequence of an ongoing and profound shift in the American justice system.”
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