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Grand Jury Subpoena Defense Lawyers
Contents1 You’ve Been Subpoenaed by a Federal Grand Jury – Now What?2 Understanding the Subpoena3 Your First Moves4 Challenging the Subpoena5 If You Have to Testify6 When the Subpoena is for Your Client/Employee7 When You’re the Target8 When You’re Just a Witness9 What If I Don’t Comply?10 After Testimony: Watching for Indictment11 When Prosecutors Overreach12 Why You Need a Federal Defense Specialist You’ve Been Subpoenaed by a Federal Grand Jury – Now What? So, you just got […]
read moreNew York / NYC Liquor Authority Violation lawyers
Violating state liquor license laws in New York is a serious crime. Liquor license laws are in place to protect everyone, and that’s why they are taken so seriously. The laws protect minors from being able to go into a public establishment and purchase and consume alcohol. It protects drivers from being on the road […]
read moreNYC Precious Metals Fraud Lawyers
Contents1 Defending Against Precious Metals Fraud Charges1.1 What is Precious Metals Fraud?1.2 Consequences of Precious Metals Fraud1.3 Free Consultation Defending Against Precious Metals Fraud Charges Gold, silver, and other precious metals are considered commodities, and regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). It’s a federal agency which handles regulating markets that pertain to commodities, […]
read moreWould emotional distress be grounds for divorce in my state?
Contents1 Current Legal Grounds for Divorce2 When Emotions May Play an Indirect Role3 Should Emotional Distress Be a Ground for Divorce?4 When Emotional Distress Leads to Other Legal Options4.1 Legal Separation4.2 Restraining Orders4.3 Tort Lawsuits5 How to Make Sound Decisions During Emotional Distress6 In Conclusion Ending a marriage is never easy. While some couples may mutually agree to divorce, others may experience emotional distress when one spouse decides they want out. This can lead to […]
read moreDrug Cultivation and Manufacture Lawyers
Contents1 Drug Cultivation and Manufacture: The Consequences and What to Do if You’re Arrested1.1 The Severity of Drug Cultivation and Manufacture Charges1.2 Facing Drug Manufacturing Charges in New York1.3 The Importance of a Skilled Criminal Defense Attorney1.3.1 What to Do if You’re Arrested1.4 Conclusion1.5 The Serious Consequences of Drug Manufacturing1.6 Proving Intent in Drug Manufacturing […]
read moreWhite Collar Lawyers
The number of white collar crimes that are being prosecuted are generally on the increase currently, but many of those cases involve continual systemic errors in billing submitted for payment to various government agencies. This is especially true concerning the healthcare industry, as the codes for billing are changed regularly within the payment infrastructure. Of […]
read moreNYC Food Stamp Fraud Lawyers
Contents1 New York’s food stamp program1.1 Food stamp rules1.2 Why would someone need a food stamp lawyer?1.2.1 NYC food stamp fraud lawyers1.2.2 Food stamp fraud must be intentional1.2.3 Defending yourself against the charges1.2.4 How the case unfolds1.3 If you’re dealing with an accusation of food stamp fraud, you shouldn’t take it lightly.1.3.1 How food stamp […]
read moreNYC Harboring an Undocumented Immigrant Lawyers
Harboring an Undocumented Immigrant: A Federal Offense With the change in federal immigration policies following the 2016 national election, the offense of harboring an undocumented immigrant may assume greater significance in the near future. This serious federal charge applies in a variety of situations. Potential fact scenarios in which a prosecutor might charge someone under […]
read moreIs a legal separation a good idea if you’re unsure about divorce?
Contents1 Considering Legal Separation? Here’s What You Need to Know1.1 Reasons for Pursuing a Legal Separation1.2 Not All States Have Legal Separation Laws1.3 The Actual Impact of Legal Separation1.4 When One Spouse Wants a Legal Separation and the Other Wants a Divorce1.5 Negotiate a Legal Settlement Agreement1.6 Hire an Attorney Considering Legal Separation? Here’s What […]
read moreBrooklyn Child Support Lawyers
Contents1 Which parent is Obligated to Pay Child Support?2 New York Child Support Guidelines2.1 Percentage of Income2.2 Income Shares2.3 The Melson Formula3 Child Support Payments based on Percentage of Income4 Additional Considerations5 Child Support Requirements for Step-Parents6 When Your Case is Over In general, child support cases are heard in New York Family Court. The […]
read moreNYC Marijuana Possession & Trafficking Lawyers
Marijuana Possession and Trafficking Lawyers: Understanding the Consequences and Defense Strategies Drug charges are always serious regardless of the type of drug being used as evidence in the prosecution. While marijuana is being slowly legalized to a certain degree across the United States, the truth is that federal laws making marijuana a banned substance are […]
read moreNYC Liens and Bankruptcy Lawyers
Liens and Bankruptcy If you currently have any judgment liens against your car or home, there’s a good chance you can eliminate those liens by filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy, otherwise known as lien avoidance. Here are some common cases where you can potentially avoid certain judgment liens. Types of Judgment Liens You Can Possibly Avoid […]
read moreNiagara Falls Criminal Lawyers
Contents1 Reducing your Sentencing2 Invaluable Legal Advice3 Giving You Emotional Assistance4 The Unwritten Rules5 Accessibility for a Strong Defense6 Expertise with Defending7 Fighting in the Legal Battlefields8 Criminal Lawyers Can Design a Strategy When you face serious criminal charges and the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence, you need the best criminal defense lawyer that […]
read moreFederal False Statements Defense Attorney
When you are sworn under oath in a courtroom, you understandably must make full and truthful statements. However, you also must not lie to any government official during questioning or at other times. In a courtroom, this crime is known as perjury. Outside of a courtroom, it is known as making a false statement. Keep […]
read moreNew York Penal Code 220.55: Criminally using drug paraphernalia in the first degree
New York Penal Law 220.55, or Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the First Degree, Is a class D felony. To be convicted, one must commit a crime of using drug paraphernalia in the second degree and have already been previously convicted of using drug paraphernalia in the second degree. This charge is usually, but not […]
read moreNY Penal Law 165 Trademark Counterfeit
In this series of posts we’ve been taking a look at New York’s penal laws, focusing on things like larceny, robbery, and the like. In today’s post, however, we’re going to shift gears a bit and look at something that has more to do with ideas and concepts: trademarking, and the ways in which trademarked […]
read moreQueens Robbery Lawyers
Understanding Robbery: Definitions and Consequences Most people think of robbery as taking money or property from someone else. They sometimes consider robbery involving a weapon of some kind. If a weapon is used, then it’s usually considered armed robbery or aggravated. Elements of Robbery When a court charges someone with robbery, one element that must […]
read moreFactors that Affect the Blood Alcohol Level and Potential Errors
Contents1 Understanding DUI Charges and Blood Alcohol Concentration Inaccuracies1.1 Introduction to DUI Charges1.2 How is Your Blood Alcohol Concentration Affected?1.2.1 Impact of Food on Alcohol Absorption1.2.2 Alcohol Concentration in Beverages1.2.3 Physiological Factors1.3 Why Else Would There Be Inaccuracies in Your BAC?1.3.1 Common Sources of Error1.3.2 Legal Assistance Understanding DUI Charges and Blood Alcohol Concentration Inaccuracies […]
read moreRefusal Hearings NY DMV
Refusal hearings at the NY Department of Motor Vehicles (“DMV”) Every Friday and Saturday Spodek Law Group P.C. gets calls from individuals charged with Driving While Ability Impaired (“DWAI”) or Driving White Intoxicated (“DWI”) in New York City. Motorists are stopped because they were swerving, driving to fast, driving to slow, (committed or more appropriately) alleged to have committed a violation […]
read moreQueens Separation Agreements Lawyers: Preparing for Divorce
Contents1 Understanding Your Rights in Divorce in Queens1.1 Exploring Divorce Separation Agreements1.1.1 Content of Divorce Settlement Agreements1.2 Navigating Child Custody in Divorce Settlement Agreements1.3 Equitable Division of Assets and Debts in Divorce Settlement Agreement1.4 Seeking Legal Guidance Understanding Your Rights in Divorce in Queens If you reside in Queens, and your marriage has reached a […]
read moreNYC Child Endangerment Lawyers
Contents1 Protecting Families Against Child Endangerment Allegations in New York City1.1 Avoiding Mistakes During Investigations1.2 Vigorously Contesting Endangerment Claims in Family Court1.3 Defending Parallel Criminal Charges1.4 Avoiding Long-Term Consequences for Families2 Retain Passionate NYC Child Endangerment Lawyers Today Protecting Families Against Child Endangerment Allegations in New York City Few accusations strike more fear in the […]
read moreNYC Wire Fraud Lawyers
Contents1 Understanding Wire Fraud in the United States1.1 Defining Wire Fraud1.2 Penalties for Wire Fraud1.3 Navigating Wire Fraud Cases Understanding Wire Fraud in the United States The United States Penal Code defines wire fraud as “Financial fraud involving the use of telecommunications or information technology,” and it’s a white collar crime in every state. Fraud […]
read moreManhattan Shoplifting Lawyers
Shoplifting may seem like a minor crime, but it can have serious repercussions that affect you for years to come. In the state of New York, the legal terms for shoplifting are larceny and theft. What the prosecutor charges you with depends on the value of what you allegedly stole, along with the circumstances surrounding […]
read moreBrooklyn Criminal Attorneys | Brooklyn Criminal Defense Lawyers
Contents1 How to Hire the Best Criminal Lawyer for You in Brooklyn1.1 What to Look for in a Criminal Defense Attorney1.1.1 Are You Facing State or Federal Charges?1.2 How to Find the Best Criminal Defense Attorney for You1.2.1 What Is the Attorney’s Specialty?1.2.2 Does the Attorney Have a Good Record Defending Criminal Cases?1.2.3 Does the […]
read moreNew York Sales Tax Fraud Lawyers
Contents1 The Importance of Proper Sales Tax Compliance1.1 Rising Concerns: Sales Tax Fraud1.1.1 Types of Sales Tax Fraud1.2 Consequences and Legal Support1.3 Seeking Legal Guidance The Importance of Proper Sales Tax Compliance Any business that sells products to customers must collect sales tax. Whatever the purchase cost, there will be a small amount added as […]
read moreNew York Penal Code 160.15: Robbery in the first degree
Robbery is a serious offense in the New York Penal Code. Not only does robbery involve stealing or theft, but it also involves the use of violence or the threat of violence as a means of accomplishing the theft. The statutes of the state of New York classify robbery into three categories, with robbery in […]
read moreNYC Annulment Lawyers
Like a conventional divorce, an annulment effectively concludes a marriage. However, annulments are legal proceedings that go a step or two further by declaring the marriage void or invalid via a court order. After an annulment, it is as if the marriage never occurred. Some spouses seek an annulment to avoid the perceived stigma of […]
read moreNew York Penal Code 265.35: Prohibited Use of Weapons
The law frowns on the dangerous or irresponsible discharge of a firearm anywhere, and New York has some of the strongest gun and weapons laws in the United States. As per the New York Penal Code section 265.35, it’s a crime for a person to: Hunt with a dangerous weapon in a county wholly embraced […]
read moreNew York Penal Code 120.01: Reckless assault of a child by a child day care provider
When a daycare provider assaults a child, the charge they expect to face is the reckless assault of a child by the day care provider. Under the New York Penal Code, you could face prosecution if you are a daycare provider and you cause physical harm to an 11-year-old child and under in a reckless […]
read moreSouth Carolina PPP and EIDL Loan Fraud Lawyers
Contents1 Navigating PPP and EIDL Loan Fraud Charges in South Carolina1.1 Common Types of Alleged PPP and EIDL Loan Fraud1.2 Penalties for PPP and EIDL Fraud in South Carolina1.3 Recent PPP and EIDL Fraud Cases in South Carolina1.4 Strategies for Defending Against PPP and EIDL Fraud Allegations1.5 Why You Should Hire an Attorney Immediately if […]
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