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18 USC 1028 Identity Theft Federal: Penalties, Defenses, and What You Need to Know
18 USC 1028 Identity Theft Federal: Penalties, Defenses, and What You Need to Know Federal identity theft charges under 18 USC 1028 are among the most serious white-collar crimes prosecuted in the United States. If your facing allegations related to fraudulent identification documents, stolen personal information, or aggravated identity theft, your looking at potential prison […]
read moreHome Confinement vs Halfway House: Understanding Your Federal Sentencing Options
Home Confinement vs Halfway House: Understanding Your Federal Sentencing Options When your facing federal charges or nearing the end of a prison sentance, understanding the diffrence between home confinement and halfway house placement can significently impact you’re future. These two forms of supervised release ain’t the same thing, even though alot of people think they […]
read more18 USC 1341 Mail Fraud Explained
If you’re reading this because the FBI just knocked on you’re door, or because you received a target letter from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, or because you’re lawyer just told you that your facing 20 years per count under 18 USC 1341—irregardless of what anyone else told you, this article gonna explain what mail fraud […]
read more18 USC 1343 Wire Fraud Defense: What You Need to Know When Federal Prosecutors Come After You
If your facing federal wire fraud charges under 18 USC 1343, irregardless of what anyone told you — this ain’t like state fraud cases. Wire fraud is one of the most serious federal crimes you can be charged with, carrying up to 20 years in federal prison per count. And here’s what prosecutors doesn’t always […]
read moreImmigration-Informed Criminal Defense
If you’re reading this, you was probably arrested at the border—or somebody you know faces federal immigration charges right now. 38% of all federal prosecutions are immigration-related crimes. That’s not a typo. More then one-third of the entire federal criminal docket has become immigration enforcement—and this number keeps growing month after month irregardless of what […]
read moreFederal Expungement: Sealing Federal Records
Federal Expungement: Sealing Federal Records If you just discovered that your presidential pardon didn’t actually clear your federal record—or that your expensive state expungement still shows up on federal background checks—you need to understand why the system lied to you. Federal expungement ain’t like state expungement irregardless of what anyone told you. The federal system […]
read moreFederal Pretrial Motions: Suppression and Dismissal
If you’re reading this, you’re likely facing federal charges—or you know someone who is. Your federal case might already be won or lost—and you have no idea. Not in the courtroom. Not at trial. Right now. Before any jury ever hears a word—and before your trial date gets locked in. This article explains the pretrial […]
read moreMissouri PPP Loan Fraud Lawyers – Federal Defense
If your on this page, chances are federal agents have contacted you about PPP fraud in Missouri—or that letter arrived and you’re stomach dropped. Look, Spodek Law Group is a second-generation criminal defense firm with over 50 years combined experience. Todd Spodek—the attorney which represented Anna Delvey (Netflix 2022)—understands what you’re facing when Missouri prosecutors comes after you […]
read moreFederal Bail Detention Hearings
Welcome to Spodek Law Group – a premier federal defense law firm. We have over 50 years of combined experience dealing with federal detention hearings, and all aspects of criminal defense cases. Our firm is managed by Todd Spodek, a second generation criminal defense attorney. If you’re accused of a crime, and need help – […]
read moreFederal Arraignment Procedure
The U.S. Marshal will bring you before a federal magistrate judge within 48 hours of your arrest—whether you’re ready or not. If your reading this right now, chances are you or someone you care about has been arrested on federal charges, and the terror of what comes next is overwhelming. Federal court isn’t like state […]
read moreFederal Counterfeit Goods Trafficking
Welcome to the Spodek Law Group. This article is about Federal Counterfeit Goods Trafficking. If you are accused of this crime, we can help you. We encourage you to get a risk free consultation today for information about Federal Counterfeit Goods Trafficking. – If federal agents just seized your counterfeit inventory—or worse, your business partner […]
read moreFederal Sex Tourism Charges: International Travel Violations
If federal agents just questioned you about international travel—or worse, seized your passport and devices at the border—you’re facing charges that carry up to 30 years in federal prison and lifetime registration, even if what you did was legal in that country. The PROTECT Act changed everything in 2003, giving federal prosecutors the power to charge U.S. citizens for […]
read moreFederal Online Threats: Interstate Communication Threats
If the FBI just called about your online posts—or worse, showed up at your door with questions about “interstate threatening communications”—you’re facing charges that changed completely after the Supreme Court’s Counterman decision in 2023, and most lawyers haven’t caught up yet. The prosecutors are using a playbook that’s literally evolving as we speak, targeting everything from […]
read moreFederal Revenge Porn Charges: Non-Consensual Pornography
If the FBI just contacted you about revenge porn—or you discovered your intimate images online across state lines—you’re facing federal charges that didn’t even exist until May 2025, when the Take It Down Act revolutionized how prosecutors attacks these cases. The evidence against you is comprised of digital files which prosecutors will use to secure a conviction. […]
read moreFederal RICO Charges Explained: Defending Racketeering Cases
Federal RICO Charges Defense Guide The FBI just left a business card at your office – and everything you do in the next 72 hours will determine whether you spend the next 87 months in federal prison. Look, I’m not trying to scare you. Actually, wait – that’s exactly what I’m doing. Because if federal […]
read moreFederal Drug Conspiracy Minimum Sentences: 10 Year and 20 Year Mandatory Terms
Federal Drug Conspiracy Minimum Sentences: 10 Year and 20 Year Mandatory Terms The federal prosecutor just told you that your facing a 20-year mandatory minimum for drug conspiracy—even though you personally only handled a few hundred grams. How is that even possible? I mean, look—your sitting there thinking you was involved in something relatively small, […]
read moreFederal Drug Diversion Charges: Healthcare Provider Defense
Federal Drug Diversion Charges: Healthcare Provider Defense The DEA badge hits you’re desk at 7 AM—your medical practice is under federal investigation for drug diversion, and everything you built over decades are now at risk. If your reading this, you’re likely facing the most terrifying situation a healthcare provider can face: federal agents has seized […]
read moreFederal Drug Conspiracy Minimum Sentences
Federal Drug Conspiracy Minimum Sentences: 10 Year and 20 Year Mandatory Terms Welcome to the Spodek Law Group. This article is about federal drug conspiracy minimum sentences, what they mean, and what the implications are for you and your life. None of this is simple stuff. It’s federal law, and it’s complicated. The consequences are […]
read moreSafety Valve vs. Substantial Assistance
Welcome to the Spodek Law Group. This article is about Safety Valves. Our goal is to educate you about them, so you know what it entails. Your facing a mandatory minimum sentence in federal court—5 years, 10 years, maybe even 20 years—and your lawyer just told you there’s two ways to reduce it. One requires […]
read moreFederal Drug Possession Intent to Distribute
Federal agents found drugs in you’re car during a traffic stop. They searched your house and discovered a scale, some plastic baggies, and $3,200 in cash. Now your facing federal possession with intent to distribute charges under 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)—even though you never sold nothing to nobody. How can prosecutors charge you with distribution […]
read morePost Arrest Procedures
They just arrested you — right now — and the next 48 hours determines everything about you’re future. Federal agents doesn’t wait, prosecutors won’t give you time to think, and every single thing you do or say in these first moments become evidence that can send you to prison for many, many years. Based off Salinas v. Texas, even […]
read moreWyoming PPP Loan Fraud Lawyer
Wyoming PPP Loan Fraud Lawyers: Protecting Local Businesses from Federal PPP Fraud Prosecution The Wyoming PPP Nightmare – When Federal Agents Knocks at Your Door When federal agents knocks on your door in Cheyenne, or when a FBI agent calls your business in Casper, or when you recieve that grand jury subpoena at your ranch […]
read moreArrested at Work by Federal Agents
Arrested at Work by Federal Agents: What You Need to Know Right Now If you was arrested at work by federal agents, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed and scared right now. Between you and I, this is one of the most humiliating things that can happen to someone irregardless of whether you done anything wrong or […]
read moreMissouri PPP Loan Fraud Lawyers – Federal Defense
Welcome to Spodek Law Group. This article is about PPP loan fraud in Missouri. If you’re accused of PPP loan fraud, or you suspect you might be under investigation – it’s time to speak to our attorneys and get a risk free consultation. There is a 10 year statute of limitations when it comes to […]
read moreMontana PPP Loan Fraud Lawyers
Montana PPP Loan Fraud Lawyers You recieved a letter from the SBA Office of Inspector General which was different then what you expected based off youre previous experience irregardless. Many many Montana business owners dont realize loan forgiveness didnt end youre criminal exposure irregardless. Many many borrowers think forgiveness meant safety which it didnt irregardless. […]
read moreNJ PPP Loan Fraud Lawyers
NJ PPP Loan Fraud Lawyers You’re in New Jersey—which means you’re in one of only five COVID-19 Fraud Strike Force districts in the entire country. That’s not a coincidence. That’s why the FBI showed up at your door. That’s why you got a target letter from the District of New Jersey. That’s why your forgiven […]
read moreLos Angeles PPP Loan Fraud Lawyers
If your on this page, you’re in trouble. Federal trouble. In Los Angeles – which makes it worse. You received a PPP loan during the pandemic, maybe you’re loan was forgiven two, three years ago, you thought it was over. You was wrong. Now in 2025 – the FBI contacted you, or the SBA sent […]
read moreSuffolk County Employment Immigration Lawyers
This is Spodek Law Group. Todd Spodek, our founding attorney and second-generation criminal defender, built this firm on fifty years of family legal tradition. Todays article covers employment-based immigration for Suffolk County businesses and foreign workers seeking work authorization. If your company needs to sponsor employees or you need help with H-1B visas, green cards, […]
read moreWhen Should I Hire a Lawyer for My EIDL Loan Problems?
Welcome to the Spodek Law Group. This article, prepared by our federal defense team, addresses a question we hear constantly: when should I actually hire a lawyer for EIDL loan problems? Todd Spodek, our founding partner and a second-generation criminal defense attorney, has defended over 200 SBA loan casesfrom simple payment issues to federal fraud […]
read moreHow Much Does a PPP Fraud Defense Attorney Cost?
This is Spodek Law Group. Todd Spodek, our founding attorney and second-generation criminal defender, built this firm on fifty years of family legal tradition. Today’s article answers the question everyone facing PPP fraud charges wants to know: What will it actually cost to defend yourself? If you received a target letter, got arrested, or are under investigation […]
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