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Federal Money Laundering Attorney
Contents1 Money Laundering: Understanding the Seriousness1.1 Penalties for a Federal Money Laundering Conviction1.2 Anti-Money Laundering Laws1.3 Effective Money Laundering Defense Strategy1.4 Request a Consultation Today Money Laundering: Understanding the Seriousness Money laundering is a serious offense that may be prosecuted at the state or federal level. Often, the amount of money in question and related […]
read moreNYC Sentencing Lawyers
If you have questions about sentencing, and need legal help with your past, or future sentencing, we can help. Judges, not juries, determine sentencing for a convicted criminal defendant. It’s common for the judge to tell a jury not to consider what punishment – when determining whether a defendant is guilty or not. Many times […]
read moreNew York Penal Law 135.25: Kidnapping in the first degree
One of the most serious crimes a person can commit in the state of New York is kidnapping. It is committed when a person restrains and holds another individual in a concealed location without the consent of that person. In general, there are two degrees of kidnapping in the New York criminal code. One is […]
read moreNew York Penal Code 176.15: Insurance fraud in the fourth degree
Insurance exists to compensate a person when they suffer an unexpected loss or injury. In some cases a person might try to get money from an insurance company when they haven’t suffered a loss. This is insurance fraud, and it’s against the law in the state of New York. There are different types of insurance […]
read moreSEC Investigations Defense Lawyers
If you’re on our website, it’s because you’re facing an SEC investigation and need the best possible law firm to help represent you. At Spodek Law Group, we understand the pressure these investigations create, and we take this very seriously. We are a top-rated New York / Federal criminal defense law firm with over 50 […]
read moreWhat Are the Degrees of NY Penal Law 220 Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance
Contents1 Understanding Criminal Possession of Controlled Substances in New York1.1 Introduction1.2 Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree1.3 Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree1.4 Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree1.5 Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree1.6 Criminal Possession of a […]
read moreNew York Pharmacist License Defense Lawyer
Contents1 Importance of Pharmacist License Oversight2 Areas of Scrutiny3 Financial Considerations4 Personal Life Considerations5 Professional and Volunteer Work Scrutiny6 Penalties and Consequences7 Interstate Implications8 The Importance of Legal Representation Importance of Pharmacist License Oversight As a pharmacist, you are a critical part of the chain of health care delivery. You have an essential role in […]
read morePennsylvania PPP and EIDL Loan Fraud Lawyers
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the economy, federal prosecutors have been bringing criminal charges against those who have allegedly committed fraud in connection with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Our experienced federal criminal defense attorneys have seen a wide variety of conduct being targeted in these investigations and indictments. One of the most […]
read moreCompliance with Consumer Finance Protection Bureau Guidelines (CFPB)
Contents1 Compliance with Consumer Finance Protection Bureau Guidelines (CFPB)1.1 Overview of CFPB1.2 Industries and Transactions Coming Under CFPB Compliance1.3 How You Should Develop and Maintain a Sound Compliance Management System (CMS)1.4 The Federal Statutes Included in the CFPB’s Enforcement Jurisdiction1.5 Employing CFPB Bring-to-Market Programs1.6 Comprehensive Legal Representation for All Aspects of Consumer Finance Compliance Compliance […]
read moreNew York Penal Law 179.10: Criminal diversion of medical marijuana in the first degree
New York Penal Law 179.10: Criminal diversion of medical marijuana in the first degree is a class E felony charge. This charge relates to several offenses, with the shared commonality that a medical marijuana certificate was issued to an individual who does not qualify to receive one or that medical marijuana was transferred to an […]
read moreBest Nassau County DWI Lawyers
Contents1 When You’re Facing a Drunk Driving Charge in Nassau County1.1 What is Drunk Driving?1.1.1 Related Offenses1.2 Penalties for a Conviction1.2.1 Driving While Intoxicated Penalties1.3 Nassau County DWI Attorney1.3.1 Why Work with a Nassau County DWI Lawyer1.4 I Was Pulled Over at a DWI/DUI Roadblock and Asked to Wait to Answer a Police Officer’s Questions. […]
read moreNY Penal Law Article 145 Criminal Mischief
Contents1 Criminal mischief in the fourth degree.2 Criminal mischief in the third degree.3 Criminal mischief in the second degree.4 Criminal mischief in the first degree.5 Definition.6 Criminal tampering in the third degree.7 Criminal tampering in the second degree.8 Criminal tampering in the first degree.9 Cemetery desecration in the second degree.10 Cemetery desecration in the first […]
read moreNew York Penal Law 135.65: Coercion in the first degree
In order to commit coercion, it means you are forcing another person to do something or refrain from doing something against their will. It is a criminal offense that usually involves a specific threat, such as physical violence, exposing a secret or damaging someone’s property. As Per the New York penal law 135.65, you can […]
read moreNYC Counterfeit Goods Lawyers
Selling, distributing or wholesaling counterfeit goods is a federal offense. This is because the merchandise is moved across state lines and were most likely bought from a foreign country. Therefore, if you have bought counterfeit goods this way and decide to sell them on the black market, you can be charged with a federal offense. […]
read moreTax Compliance, IRS Voluntary Disclosure and Other Domestic Failures
Contents1 Tax Compliance, IRS Voluntary Disclosure and Other Domestic Failures1.1 If the IRS Hasn’t Noticed My Tax Non-Compliance Over Past Years, Why Would They Notice it Now?1.2 Voluntary Disclosure Could Provide a Degree of Insulation Against any Criminal Penalties1.3 When Am I Able to Make a Voluntary Disclosure?1.4 What is the Difference between Noisy Disclosure […]
read moreWho can file for Bankruptcy
Contents1 How can file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?2 How can file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy?3 What types of debt may be discharged through bankruptcy?4 Should you file for bankruptcy? Exploring the bankruptcy process can be a difficult undertaking and ought to only be considered with the assistance of competent legal counsel, and it is important […]
read moreQueens Food Stamp Fraud Lawyers
Contents1 Food Stamp Fraud: What You Need to Know1.1 What is Food Stamp Fraud?1.2 People In Queens Depend on SNAP Benefits1.3 What To Do When You Have Been Accused Of Food Stamp Fraud?1.3.1 The Disqualification Hearing1.4 Why Spodek Law Group Can Help?1.5 Sources: Food Stamp Fraud: What You Need to Know What is Food Stamp […]
read morelong island Postnuptial Lawyers
Contents1 Long Island Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: What You Need to Know1.1 Introduction1.2 Reasons for Postnuptial Agreements1.3 Long Island Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreement Issues1.4 Enforcing a Long Island Postnuptial Agreement1.5 Seeking a Postnuptial Agreement in Long Island? Contact Us for Help. Long Island Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: What You Need to Know Introduction In Long […]
read moreNew York Payroll Tax Fraud Lawyers
Payroll tax fraud is the intentional misrepresentation or reporting of false or inaccurate wage income information to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Payroll tax fraud is also characterized as tax evasion, due to the reporting party’s effort to evade paying the appropriate tax amount. Payroll tax fraud can be committed by either an employee or […]
read moreStaten Island and Postnuptial Lawyers
If you are familiar with family laws, then you know that both postnuptial and prenuptial laws fall here. However, the postnuptial agreement unlike the prenuptial agreement, only applies when you and your partner have already gotten married. Here, the married couples will state all the properties and finances that they both own in person and […]
read moreNYC Underage Drug Crimes Lawyers
Contents1 Understanding Juvenile Drug Offenses: Guidance from Spodek Law Group1.1 Comprehensive Legal Support1.2 Understanding the Legal Process1.3 Serious Consequences of Conviction1.4 Rehabilitation Focus1.5 Expert Legal Representation Understanding Juvenile Drug Offenses: Guidance from Spodek Law Group We at the New York-based Spodek Law Group understand how challenging it can be for parents who are desperately trying […]
read moreNew York Medicare Audit Lawyer
Contents1 The Importance of Legal Defense in Medicine1.1 Medicare Filing Errors1.2 Medicare Fraud1.3 How to Choose a Lawyer1.4 Paying for a Lawyer1.5 Final Thoughts The Importance of Legal Defense in Medicine Anyone who is in the law profession knows just how important it is to have a proper defense. There are many people in medicine […]
read moreStaten Island Child Abuse Lawyers
Contents1 America’s Child Abuse Crisis: Understanding and Addressing the Issue1.1 Defining Child Abuse1.2 Factors Contributing to Child Abuse1.3 Seeking Legal Assistance1.3.1 About the Spodek Law Group1.4 Exploring Child Abuse Statistics1.5 Understanding Child Abandonment1.5.1 Examples of Abandonment1.5.2 Legal Ramifications and Defenses America’s Child Abuse Crisis: Understanding and Addressing the Issue Introduction America faces one of the […]
read moreNew York Penal Code 130.50: Criminal Sexual Act in the First Degree
The New York Penal Code enumerates three different crimes in the criminal sexual act category. The most serious of the crimes in this category is criminal sexual act in the first degree. Criminal sexual act in the first degree is a classified as a class B felony. Elements of Criminal Sexual Act in the First […]
read moreCriminal Liability for PPP Loan Fraud Cases
Contents0.0.1 What criminal charges might you face for PPP loan fraud?0.0.2 Potential Criminal Liability in Federal PPP / EIDL Loan Fraud Investigations1 Many Small Business Owners Didn’t Realize PPP Loan Fraud Could Lead to Criminal Charges1.1 PPP Loans Established by CARES Act1.2 SBA Offered Grace Period to Return Fraudulent Funds1.3 Examples of PPP Loan Fraud1.4 […]
read moreWithdrawing a Guilty Plea in Federal Court
Contents1 Withdrawing a Guilty Plea1.1 Prior to Acceptance of the Guilty Plea1.2 After Acceptance of the Guilty Plea1.3 After Sentencing1.4 Receiving an Increased Sentence After Withdrawing Withdrawing a Guilty Plea People often plead guilty to crimes, and it is not necessarily because they actually committed the crime. Sometimes, the prosecution’s case is extremely strong, and […]
read moreNYC Microcap (Penny Stock) Fraud Lawyers
Since the over-the-counter market or microcap market encompasses of companies with low stock prices, it is relatively inexpensive and easy to acquire large volumes of these stocks. Many microcap fraud schemes involve purchasing these penny stocks, aggressively marketing them to significantly increase the price and then selling at the high price. Once the scammer dumps […]
read moreNew York and NYC Jail Release Conditions Negotiation Lawyers
Contents1 Understanding the Strings Attached to Your Freedom: Conditions of Release1.1 What Could Your Conditions Be?1.2 Playing by the Rules1.3 The Consequence of Disobedience Understanding the Strings Attached to Your Freedom: Conditions of Release Imagine this. You’ve just been cut loose from jail – whether you’ve been bailed out or released on your own recognizance. […]
read moreResponding To SEC Subpoenas
Receiving a SEC subpoena is an extremely serious matter, and you might feel overwhelmed by the formal tone and the strict deadlines attached to it, this can cause anxiety because you’re unsure what exactly the SEC wants from you. Our law firm at Spodek Law Group has experience defending individuals who face complex federal inquiries, […]
read moreNYC Arrest Bench Warrant Lawyers
Having a warrant for your arrest is no laughing matter. This article will explain what a bench warrant is, and what to do. Bench warrants are the most common kind of warrants. They happen after you’ve violated the rules of court. It’s a written order issued by a judge. It authorizes the police to bring […]
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