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Queens Separation Agreements Lawyers: Preparing for Divorce
Understanding Your Rights in Divorce in Queens If you reside in Queens, and your marriage has reached a juncture at which divorce is on the table, you understandably may now wonder about your legal rights. If you are like most people, particularly if you’ve never been through a marriage dissolution case, you likely also have […]
read moreNYC Child Endangerment Lawyers
Protecting Families Against Child Endangerment Allegations in New York City Few accusations strike more fear in the hearts of parents than claims they endangered the welfare of a child. Even incidents arising from innocent mistakes or cultural misunderstandings can trigger child endangerment investigations by ACS and NYPD. If formal charges are filed, families desperately need […]
read moreNYC Wire Fraud Lawyers
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 that includes the use of electronics is automatically considered more severe than fraud not using electronic means. Every state […]
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
How to Hire the Best Criminal Lawyer for You in Brooklyn If you have been charged with engaging in criminal activity, it’s important to consult a competent defense lawyer who specializes in criminal cases, even if the charges seem minor. A good lawyer can help ensure your rights are protected and that you get a […]
read moreNew York Sales Tax Fraud Lawyers
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 sales tax that the business is responsible for sending to the government. This tax is used for services for local citizens such as repairing roads, […]
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 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
Navigating PPP and EIDL Loan Fraud Charges in South Carolina The COVID-19 pandemic led to an unprecedented amount of government aid being made available to businesses and individuals. Programs like the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program distributed billions of dollars in loans and grants. While these programs provided a […]
read moreBrooklyn Medicaid Fraud Lawyers
Have you been accused of Medicare fraud? Did you know that this is one of the most profitable crimes in America? Taxpayers pay an estimated $60 billion each year due to this type of fraud. Because the laws and regulations regarding Medicare are constantly changing, these cases are very complex. However, the government is cracking […]
read moreNYC Smuggling Lawyers
Understanding Drug Smuggling Laws and Penalties in New York Smuggling is the secret transportation of goods past a checkpoint. Secured facilities, or borders, are examples of smuggling. For example, a New York drug smuggling case would be an example where someone smuggled an illegal substance, or a drug, that an individual shouldn’t be moving across […]
read moreNYC Visitation Rights Lawyers
Divorce can be a heart-wrenching and emotionally draining experience, leaving those affected with an immense amount of suffering and pain. When children are involved, the stakes are even higher as fierce custody battles can have devastating psychological ramifications. As a parent going through a divorce, you’ll be faced with difficult decisions about the future of […]
read moreNYC Ticket Scams Lawyers
Ticket Scams: Beware of Fraudulent Practices If you’ve flown on a plane, then you know that the price of the ticket can be expensive. Unfortunately, there are people who will try to commit ticket scams in order to get more money from those who are already paying a high price. Some people will try to […]
read moreNew York Penal Law 260.25: Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person in the First Degree
In the state of New York, there is a special set of laws that are in place specifically to protect individuals who are the most vulnerable. Many of those laws focus on protecting children in particular, but there are also those to protect people who are incompetent or physically disabled. As per the New York […]
read moreSuffolk County Alimony/Maintenance Lawyers
Protecting Your Interests During a Divorce Coping with the Break-Up The break-up of your marriage is not something you anticipated. A range of emotions may be coursing through your mind and body as you try to cope with the development. This is only natural. However, you cannot allow your feelings for what is happening to […]
read moreArizona PPP and EIDL Loan Fraud Lawyers
As the world grapples with the economic devastation wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, many small businesses have turned to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for financial assistance. However, amidst the rush to secure PPP funds, our federal criminal defense attorneys have witnessed a disturbing trend of fraudulent activity related to these loans. From providing false […]
read moreIs Your Company Being Audited by the SBA for PPP Loan Fraud?
The SBA is currently conducting an audit of every company that received a loan of $2 million or more under the federal Paycheck Protection Program. The PPP was part of a broader package related to the COVID-19 pandemic. There are strict eligibility requirements, and many companies obtained their loans illegally. When the PPP program was […]
read moreHealthcare and Insurance Fraud Lawyers
Health care fraud is a crime where a consumer or dishonest provider submits false or misleading information on a claim to gain a benefit or profit. Most cases are described as Medicare and Medicaid abuse, and will get classified as federal felonies. Different groups within the healthcare system – patients, providers, insurers – may commit […]
read moreManhattan Criminal Arraignment Lawyers And Attorneys
Understanding the Manhattan Arraignment Process Anyone arrested in Manhattan on criminal charges should be arraigned within 24 hours. During the arraignment, which is the legal process of bringing the arrested person before a criminal court judge, decisions made could have far-reaching consequences that affect the outcome of the case. Importance of Knowing What to Expect […]
read moreNYC Bench Warrants Lawyers – NYC Arrest Warrants Lawyers
Vacating Bench Warrants in New York City Courts Missing a court date or violating parole can trigger issuance of a bench warrant in pending New York City criminal cases. Bench warrants authorize police to arrest defendants and haul them before the court to answer for alleged failures to appear. Our NYC bench warrants lawyers have […]
read moreNYC Travel Insurance Fraud Lawyers
Travel Insurance Fraud: How It Occurs and What Can Happen Next People who travel for business or for personal reasons know the benefit of securing travel insurance. This type of coverage can help with the losses incurred due to delays, lost luggage, unexpected medical situations, and a number of other events. Like other forms of […]
read moreHobbs Act Lawyers
The Hobbs Act: Understanding Federal Criminal Regulations The United States penal code governs federal criminal regulations. The Hobbs Act, which was passed in 1946, is a law that prohibits robbery or extortion that affects international or interstate commerce. Since the crime concerns other countries or multiple states, it falls into federal jurisdiction instead of state. […]
read moreReckless Driving Lawyers
The need for an attorney is not something most people assume they’ll ever encounter for anything more serious than the making of a will or an estate. Most people have no intention of ever finding themselves in a situation in which an attorney is needed, but life has a way of making the seemingly impossible […]
read moreAlbuquerque PPP and EIDL Loan Fraud Lawyers
As the nation navigated the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was established to provide a lifeline for struggling small businesses. However, as our federal criminal defense attorneys have seen firsthand, the PPP also attracted a wide variety of fraudulent activity. From falsifying information on loan applications to misusing funds, […]
read moreNYC Accountant License Defense Attorney
NY ACCOUNTING LICENSE DEFENSE LAWYERS NYC Accounting License Defense Attorneys In New York, as well as all other states, all professions, including Accounting, are heavily regulated. Practice of Accounting in New York is regulated by the Office of the New York State Board for Public Accountancy. The Board is authorized by statute to administer and […]
read moreYonkers Criminal Lawyers
The Spodek Law Group criminal defense attorneys help clients with both felonies and misdemeanors. If you’re accused of a crime, we want to help you. You have the right to an attorney The United States Constitution promises that all citizens of the United States will be provided with legal representation should they be charged with […]
read moreWhat is a BOLO Traffic Stop?
Understanding BOLO Traffic Stops Acronyms are common in just about every field and law enforcement is no exception. Police officers sometimes conduct traffic stops based on information that has been shared through a dispatcher, during a briefing, or some other source. That can lead to what is known as a BOLO traffic stop. Here is […]
read moreNY Penal Law Obscenity Crimes
If you’ve been keeping up with our ongoing series of posts, then you know the drill. We’re going to look, in this post, at obscenity and related charges. In case you haven’t, though, we’ve been taking a look at some of the various charges on the books in the state of New York in relation […]
read moreBronx Child Abuse Lawyers
Understanding Child Abuse In simple terms, child abuse is when a parent of a child or the caregiver of a child commits an action that results in emotional or physical harm or death. There are several types of child abuse, some that are intentional while others are committed without intent according to Child Help. Physical […]
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