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New York Penal Code 220.60: Criminal possession of precursors of controlled substances

New York Penal Code 220.60: Criminal Possession of Precursors of Controlled SubstancesIt is no great secret that New York, both the state and the city, have struggled with the consequences of drug and controlled substance abuse for years. In an attempt to “deal with the problem at its source,” the State of New York has […]

Manhattan Orders of Protection Attorneys

Contents1 Getting The Court’s Help In Domestic Disputes?2 Understanding Manhattan Orders of Protection3 How Will A Restraining Order Help Me?4 Do I Need An Order Of Protection In Manhattan?5 Repercussions From Placing a Restraining Order A restraining order or order of protection is a court document issued meant to keep someone away. These requests are […]

Queens Public Intoxication Lawyers

Public intoxication laws are designed to prevent people from disturbing the public and to remove people who appear to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs to keep them from hurting themselves or anyone else. Some states make public intoxication a crime, whether it is caused by drinking alcohol or using drugs. In most […]

Buying Property in NY with Two Names on the Deed and one on the Loan

Often times when a husband and wife, or any two people, buy a house together they take ownership together. In New York State, when a husband and wife buy a house together, and the Deed states that they are husband and wife, the law affords them certain protections. An example of how this reads is […]

What if I can’t afford to pay my lawyer upfront?

If you have been looking into the steps that you need to take to get a divorce and have been talking to a few attorneys, you might have found that many of them want you to be able to pay their fee upfront. If you are short on cash, however, you could be wondering how […]

Staten Island Alimony/Maintenance Lawyers

An alimony payment is funds paid by a spouse to his or her partner after divorce. It is also known as spousal maintenance or spousal support. Each state has got its own bylaws on alimony. However, it’s not an automatic right. Therefore, judges are not supposed to order it. Whether you pay or receive maintenance, […]

New York Penal Code 120.16: Hazing in the first degree

Hazing is a crime associated with college sports teams, sororities, and fraternities. However, this crime can occur with the high school student organizations and any other non-academic agencies such as the street gangs. For you to be inducted as a member of that group you must endure some humiliation, degradation, abuse, ritual, or harmful activity. […]

New York Penal Law 125.22: Aggravated manslaughter in the first degree

What Is Aggravated Manslaughter In The First Degree? When you think of manslaughter, you might think of a homicide without the intent to kill someone. While this is a component of aggravated manslaughter, there are a few more elements that need to be addressed in order to understand the charge that arises. The defendant is […]

Queens Criminal Summons and Queens Criminal Court

Queens Criminal Summons Queens Criminal Summons and Queens Summons Court Address: 120-55 Queens Blvd Kew Gardens, NY 11415 The Queens Summons Court is not located at Queens Criminal Court but across the street in the Borough Hall building. The Queens Summons Court is the Court that deals with Criminal Summons. Criminal Summons are also referred […]

New York Penal Law 150.20: Arson in the first degree

What is First-Degree Arson? This is the highest degree of arson that can be committed. A simple definition of the charge is when someone intentionally starts a fire or an explosion of some kind to destroy a building, materials or a home. Arson is a crime that can sometimes be hard to charge as there […]

Extradition Defense Lawyers | Extradition Lawyers

Contents1 EXTRADITION DEFENSE LAWYERS1.1 WHAT IS EXTRADITION?1.1.1 WHY EXTRADITION MATTERS1.2 HOW SPODEK LAW GROUP DEFENDS EXTRADITION CASES GLOBALLY1.3 LEGAL PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH EXTRADITION1.4 FAQ QUICK-REFERENCE TABLE1.5 CONTACT OUR EXTRADITION DEFENSE TEAM EXTRADITION DEFENSE LAWYERS Spodek Law Group, is a nationwide federal defense law firm, created by Todd Spodek. If you, or a loved one is […]

Queens Probation Violation Lawyers

Contents1 Understanding Probation: A Legal Alternative to Incarceration1.1 Introduction1.1.1 Advantages of Probation1.2 Probation Violations1.3 Defenses Understanding Probation: A Legal Alternative to Incarceration Introduction In simple terms, probation is a sentence that a judge will order instead of sending the defendant to jail. At times, there is a short jail sentence before the defendant is placed […]

New York Penal Law 275.10: Manufacture of unauthorized recordings in the first degree

New York law is designed to preserve the rights of those who own intangible property. This means you cannot sell or distribute recordings that belong to someone else. Below is an outline of New York penal code 275.10, which is the manufacture of unauthorized recordings in the first degree and the punishment it carries for […]

Queens Alimony and Maintenance Lawyers

Contents1 Navigating the Complexities of Divorce and Securing Your Future1.1 Understanding Maintenance and Spousal Support1.1.1 Temporary Maintenance Order1.1.2 Permanent Maintenance1.2 Securing Your Financial Future Navigating the Complexities of Divorce and Securing Your Future When you married, you thought it would be forever. No one ties the knot in hopes of seeking a divorce later on. […]

Queens Child Abuse Lawyers

Child abuse is a broad term used to describe any cruelty and/or wrongdoing to a child. The definition is broad, and it includes everything from mental abuse to sexual assault or physical abuse. It’s illegal, and it’s never something the law looks kindly upon. Child abuse is illegal in New York, and any Queens child […]

NEW JERSEY MEDICAID AUDITS LAWYERS

Medicaid billing and reimbursement is governed by thousands of regulations meant to make sure that healthcare providers such as hospitals, physicians and even nursing facilities do not commit Medicaid fraud such overpayments. Perhaps because of this high number of regulatory requirements, thousands of medical practices and facilities get audited each year by Medicaid for suspected […]

Manhattan Criminal Deportation Lawyers

Contents1 Understanding Deportation: Legal Implications and Strategies1.1 Importance of Criminal History Beyond US Borders1.2 Immediate Deportation for Aggravated Felonies1.3 Possibility of Being Barred from Returning1.4 Legal Representation in Deportation Proceedings1.5 Increased Chances with Legal Assistance1.6 Importance of Legal Aid Amid Deportation Threats1.6.1 Seeking Assistance from Manhattan Deportation Lawyers1.7 Strategies to Combat Deportation1.8 Appeal Processes and […]

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New York Penal Law 125.13: Vehicular manslaughter in the first degree

Vehicular Manslaughter Description When a driver causes the death of another person while driving, it’s considered vehicular manslaughter. The death could be of a passenger in the same car as the driver, someone walking on the road or a sidewalk or someone who is a passenger or driver in another car. This is a charge […]

Speedy Trial Rule Lawyers NYC

In the context of criminal proceedings, there are a number of Constitutional protections designed to keep defendants from being overrun by the state. The broadest, most helpful of those tools lies in the Sixth Amendment, which guarantees the right to a fair trial. With this amendment, there are requirements that the government provide every person […]