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NYC Immigration Fraud Lawyers

Immigration fraud is a huge concern among state and federal authorities. Law enforcement members are very zealous about prosecuting immigration fraud. If you’re facing a possible immigration fraud conviction, understand that an immigration fraud conviction can wreak havoc on your background, and it could lead to deportation if you’re not a US citizen. To avoid […]

Healthcare Medicaid Fraud Lawyers

Healthcare Medicaid Fraud Lawyers If you work in the health care industry and someone has accused you of committing Medicaid fraud, you are probably feeling confused and terrified. This accusation can have a lasting impact on your life, destroying your career and resulting in time behind bars. Since law enforcement has been targeting people accused of […]

Long Island Criminal Lawyers

NYC Best Price Rule Fraud

Contents1 Medicaid and Best Price Rule Fraud: Understanding the Complexities1.1 Introduction1.2 Expansion of Medicaid1.3 Medicaid Operations and Regulation1.4 Understanding the Best Price Rule1.5 Implications of the Best Price Rule1.6 Fraud Prevention and Legal Ramifications1.7 Legal Consequences of Best Price Rule Fraud1.8 Legal Defense and Protection Medicaid and Best Price Rule Fraud: Understanding the Complexities Introduction […]

New York Medicaid Exclusion Attorney

Contents1 New York Medicaid Exclusion Attorney1.1 What are the grounds for Medicaid Exclusion in New York1.2 Medicaid Exclusion Process in New York1.3 Who Can be Sanctioned1.4 What happens once the provider is suspended1.5 Notice of Immediate Sanction1.6 Reinstatement to the Medicaid program1.7 How to find best attorneys for NY OMIG and Medicaid Exclusion cases New […]

new york food stamp fraud attorneys

You might be a food stamp recipient that’s facing an allegation of food stamp fraud. On the other hand, you may be a store owner that’s accused of improperly accepting food stamp benefits. Either way, an allegation of food stamp fraud can be a challenge. Not only are you facing potential criminal charges or a […]

Manhattan Separation Agreements Lawyers

Contents1 Understanding Legal Separation in Manhattan1.1 The Importance of Legal Separation1.1.1 Why Legal Separation Matters1.1.2 How Legal Separation Affects Divorce or Reconciliation1.2 Seeking Legal Assistance Understanding Legal Separation in Manhattan If you and your spouse are facing a separation within your marriage, chances are good you’re prone to disagreement. A separation is a helpful tool […]

NY Penal Law 135 – Kidnapping and Coercion

Contents1 Unlawful imprisonment, kidnapping and custodial interference; definitions of terms2 Unlawful imprisonment in the second degree3 Unlawful imprisonment in the first degree4 Unlawful imprisonment; defense5 Kidnapping in the second degree6 Kidnapping; defense7 Labor trafficking8 Labor trafficking; accomplice9 Custodial interference in the second degree10 Custodial interference in the first degree11 Substitution of children12 Coercion in the […]

NYC Divorce Separation Mediation Lawyers

The stress and emotional pain of going through a divorce can be overwhelming. But with the help of a NYC Divorce Separation Mediation Lawyer, you can protect your rights while navigating the difficult process. Experienced Divorce Mediation Lawyers in NYC have extensive experience and knowledge to help resolve any family law issues that arise during […]

Staten Island Legal Separation Lawyers

Contents1 Legal Separation in Staten Island: A Stepping Stone to Divorce1.1 What is legal separation and does it mean we’re getting divorced?1.2 Agreement is Required1.3 Contact an Attorney1.4 Benefits of Legal Separation1.5 Disadvantages of Legal Separation1.6 Counterarguments Against Legal Separation Legal Separation in Staten Island: A Stepping Stone to Divorce No one in Staten Island […]

Theft of Service Lawyers

Contents1 The Thefts of Service1.1 Paying With Stolen Debit or Credit Card – 165.15(1)1.2 Restaurants and Lodging – 165.15(2)1.3 Transportation – 165.15(3)1.4 Utilities and Telecommunications – 165.15(4)1.5 Telephone Access – 165.15(5)1.6 Meter-Tampering – 165.15(6)1.7 Diverting Water, Gas and Electricity – 165.15(7)1.8 Tampering With Delivery – 165.15(8)1.9 Admission Without Payment – 165.15(9)1.10 Use of Another’s Labor […]

Subpoena Duces Tecum in NY Criminal Cases

NY Criminal Subpoena Duces Tecum Subpoena Duces Tecum in NY Criminal Cases Pursuant to the CPL, both the Assistant District Attorney (“ADA”) and the Defense Counsel, and the Court can issue a subpoena duces tecum to obtain potential physical evidence. A subpoena duces tecum is a  subpoena that requires the witness to produce specified evidence […]

OP Liquor License Lawyers

Categories of Liquor Licenses in New York There are different categories of liquor licenses that a New York business might want to apply for. The “OP” liquor license pertains to all different types of alcoholic beverages you might offer and means that beer can be sold by the business for consumption off-site. This is a […]

New York No-Fault Insurance Fraud Lawyer

Contents1 New York Criminal Lawyers Defending No-Fault Insurance Fraud Cases1.1 Understanding No-Fault Insurance Fraud1.2 Ownership and Control in No-Fault Fraud Cases1.3 No-Fault Fraud and Illegal Kickbacks/Runners1.4 No-Fault Fraud and Money Laundering1.5 Consequences of No-Fault Fraud Conviction2 What Is No-Fault Insurance Fraud? New York Criminal Lawyers Defending No-Fault Insurance Fraud Cases New York Criminal Lawyers with […]

DRUG OFFENSES

Contents1 No One Wants to Fail a Drug Test or Get Caught with Drugs1.1 You are Not Alone1.2 You Could Be Facing Serious Consequences1.2.1 We Can Fight for You No One Wants to Fail a Drug Test or Get Caught with Drugs No one wants to fail a drug test or get caught in possession […]

What “special conditions” go with DWI?

A DWI conviction in New York comes with several special conditions, most notably probation and license suspension. These conditions place you under supervision while you drive for three to five years, depending on whether you are convicted of a misdemeanor DWI (most common) or a felony DWI. DWI Probation DWI probation is a supervision period […]

What to Do if Charged With Violating the Anti-Kickback Statute?

Physicians and other medical providers are prime objects of kickback schemes. They make important decisions, and their patients approach them with authority. Other businesses, such as pharmaceutical companies, other service providers, medical equipment suppliers and facility owners could benefit from getting more patient business. They may reward doctors for referring Medicaid and Medicare clients to […]

INSIDER TRADING DEFENSE LAWYER

Contents1 Insider Trading Defense Lawyers: Protecting Your Rights and Future1.1 What Happens First1.2 What the SEC Cares About1.3 SEC Insider Trading Lawyer – Todd Spodek1.4 SEC Investigations and Subpoenas Insider Trading Defense Lawyers: Protecting Your Rights and Future Are you facing accusations of insider trading? Our insider trading defense lawyers can help. The Spodek Law […]

NY and Federal Criminal Background Check

NY and Federal Criminal Background Check If you are looking to obtain an NY or Federal criminal background check there are myriad of options on the internet. Unfortunately almost all of the services offered online are are unofficial. The data is compiled from various questionable data sources. Clients often ask which official court records can […]

New York and NYC Expunge Criminal Records Lawyers

Understanding Expungement: A Guide to Clearing Your Record Introduction Having a criminal record can lead to all sorts of hardships in your life. Unlike points on your driver’s license, criminal records will not simply disappear in a few years. As a result, it can become difficult to find employment, rent a home, or even travel […]

What are the rules regarding official misconduct in New York?

Contents1 Official Misconduct2 Concealment of a Human Corpse3 Obstructing Governmental Administration in the Second Degree4 Killing or Injuring a Police Animal5 Killing a Police Work Dog or Police Work Horse6 Obstructing Governmental Administration in the First Degree7 Obstructing Governmental Administration by Means of a Self-defense Spray Device Official Misconduct A public servant’s guilty of official […]

SNAP Violation Judicial Appeals

Contents1 Judicial Review Process for SNAP Violations1.1 When Does a Judicial Review Happen?1.2 How Do I File for a Judicial Review?1.3 How Does It Work?1.4 What Happens While I Wait?1.5 Does the Government Have to Pay Me Back?1.6 What Are the Possible Outcomes?1.7 What Happens If I Don’t Like the Verdict?1.8 How Can an Attorney […]

What Is the Personal Service Exception under Stark Law?

Contents1 What the Stark Law States2 What the Personal Service Exception Is3 How Is the Personal Service Exemption Applied?4 Why Is the Stark Law Needed?5 Who Investigates Violations of the Stark Law?6 What Are the Legal Penalties for Violations of the Stark Law? In 1992, Congress passed a prohibition on physician self-referral. This prohibition is […]

NYC St. John’s University Title IX Investigations Lawyers

St. John’s University: A Well-Respected Institution and Its Policies St. John’s University is a well-known and well-respected university. With campuses throughout NYC, it has a large student body and a reputation for strong academics. Students come to it from all over the world. Like all universities, it has rules and regulations designed to protect the […]

New York Record-Sealing Lawyer

Contents1 Sealing Criminal Records in New York: Understanding the Process1.1 Current Record Sealing Procedure1.2 Coming Changes1.3 The Purpose of Sealing a Criminal Record1.4 The Sealing of Criminal Records Process Sealing Criminal Records in New York: Understanding the Process If a person is convicted of a crime in New York, they often assume this will remain […]

NYC / New York State Liquor Authority License Violations Lawyers

Have you or your business been accused of violating liquor licensing laws in New York? The consequences can be dire if you do not take immediate legal action. From facing severe sanctions to paying hefty fines, it is imperative that you hire an experienced attorney who specializes in liquor law violations. At Spodek Law Group, […]