DO NOT discuss your case with anyone except your attorney or other members of your defense team. This includes written communications such as letters or texts, etc. Everything you say to your lawyer and your defense team is completely confidential. Do not discuss your case with any law enforcement officers. If they try to talk to you, tell them that you want your lawyer there.

DO NOT discuss your case with other inmates in any language or code. Anything you say could be used against you. Do not discuss the case with friends or family, in any language. All non‐legal calls (which must be pre‐arranged by your counselor) are recorded, and non‐legal mail in jail is monitored. You should assume all social visits are being recorded. Your attorney, and the people working for him or her, are the only ones you should talk to about your case.

We strongly caution you against taking the advice of untrained acquaintances or commercial enterprises which prey on incarcerated individuals and their families. The information is often misleading and following the advice can be harmful to your case and to you. Most inmates in jail are not federal prisoners and do not know about federal cases. Even among federal prisoners, there are many false rumors about sentencing deals and other matters. Your attorney will have accurate information and your attorney is ethically bound to present any plea offer from the government. Federal cases are complex and are highly fact specific, and the more honest and forthcoming you are with your attorney, the better the defense and guidance they can provide. In short, be your own best advocate, but be wary and discuss any concerns you may have with your attorney.