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Customs Duties Defense
Contents1 WHY ARE CUSTOMS DUTIES SUCH A BIG DEAL?1.1 What are custom duties?2 POTENTIAL CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS3 HOW WE DEFEND YOU3.1 KEY STRATEGIES WE USE4 TAKING RESPONSIBILITY AND MOVING FORWARD5 FINDING OFFICIAL GUIDANCE5.1 What are the duties of the customs service?5.2 QUICK-REFERENCE FAQ TABLE6 EXPERIENCED. DEDICATED. We are Spodek Law Group, a nationwide federal defense […]
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Contents1 DHHS FRAUD DEFENSE: WHAT YOU MUST KNOW1.1 UNDERSTANDING DHHS FRAUD AND WHY IT MATTERS1.1.1 EXAMPLES OF DHHS FRAUD CASES1.1.1.1 What counts as health care fraud?1.2 PENALTIES THAT CAN DESTROY YOUR FUTURE1.2.1 HOW INVESTIGATIONS USUALLY START1.2.1.1 What types of evidence are needed to report fraud?1.3 STRATEGIES FOR DEFENDING DHHS FRAUD CASES1.4 YOU NEED A LEGAL […]
read moreCriminal Defense of Federal Employees
Contents1 Criminal Defense of Federal Employees: When Your Badge Becomes a Target1.1 The Triple Threat: Criminal, Administrative, and Security Consequences1.2 Common Federal Employee Criminal Charges That End Careers1.2.1 Can federal employees be prosecuted?1.3 Why Your Cleared Colleagues Who Got Caught Made Fatal Mistakes1.4 The Clearance Catastrophe: How Criminal Charges Trigger Security Reviews1.5 Building Parallel Track […]
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Contents1 CRIMINAL COMPLAINT1.1 WHAT EXACTLY IS A CRIMINAL COMPLAINT1.1.1 What is the meaning of criminal complaint?1.2 WHY CRIMINAL COMPLAINTS MATTER1.3 COMMON PENALTIES AND PUNISHMENTS1.4 HOW WE DEFEND YOU1.5 MULTIPLE POINTS OF VIEW1.6 KEY STEPS IN RESPONDING TO A CRIMINAL COMPLAINT1.6.1 What is required in a criminal complaint?1.7 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES1.8 CALL US BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE1.9 […]
read moreDFARS Investigation and Compliance
Contents1 DFARS INVESTIGATION AND COMPLIANCE1.1 WHAT EXACTLY IS DFARS?1.1.1 What does DFARS compliance mean?1.2 POSSIBLE INVESTIGATIONS AND PENALTIES1.2.1 When should the contracting agency conduct an investigation?1.3 CYBERSECURITY RULES UNDER DFARS1.3.1 What is DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance?1.4 HOW FEDERAL AGENCIES FIND VIOLATIONS1.5 STRATEGIES TO PROTECT YOURSELF1.5.1 What is the DFARS compliance checklist?1.6 HOW SPODEK LAW GROUP DEFENDS […]
read moreUtah PPP Loan Fraud Lawyers
Contents1 Why Federal PPP/EIDL Fraud Allegations Are So Serious2 Navigating Federal vs. State Jurisdiction in Utah3 Will PPP loan fraud be investigated?4 Federal Sentencing Guidelines and Consequences5 How do you prove PPP fraud?6 Defense Strategies: Real-World Scenarios7 Who to contact for PPP fraud?8 How Spodek Law Group Helps Utah Clients9 What happens if someone lies […]
read moreConspiracy to Commit Securities Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1348; 18 U.S.C. 371)
Contents1 CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FRAUD 18 U.S.C. § 1348 + 18 U.S.C. § 3711.1 What is 18 usc 1348 securities fraud?1.2 What is a conspiracy to commit securities fraud?1.3 What is conspiracy to commit fraud 18 USC 371?1.4 What is the maximum sentence for 18 USC 371? CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FRAUD 18 U.S.C. § 1348 + 18 U.S.C. § 371 You’re here, on our criminal defense law firm’s website, because you—or someone you […]
read moreConspiracy to Unlawfully Use Health Information (42 U.S.C. 1320d-6; 18 U.S.C. 371)
Contents1 Conspiracy to Unlawfully Use Health Information (42 U.S.C. 1320d-6; 18 U.S.C. 371) – When HIPAA Violations Become Federal Felonies1.1 When HIPAA Goes Criminal – The Statute Nobody Talks About1.2 How One Nurse’s Text Message Became a Federal Crime1.2.1 What is conspiracy in violation of 18 USC 371?1.3 The Federal Sentencing Trap Healthcare Workers Fall […]
read moreConspiracy to Use Identification Information (18 U.S.C. 1028(a)(7); 18 U.S.C. 371)
Contents1 When Someone Else’s Name Becomes Your Federal Crime: Understanding Conspiracy to Use Identification Information Under 18 U.S.C. 1028(a)(7) and 3711.1 **The Government’s Two-Headed Monster: How 18 USC 371 Meets 1028(a)(7)**1.1.1 What is the conspiracy statute 18 USC 371?1.2 Following the Digital Breadcrumbs of Your Conspiracy1.3 **The Overt Act That Nobody Thinks About**1.4 **When Your […]
read moreCriminal Liability for PPP Loan Fraud
Contents1 CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR PPP LOAN FRAUD1.1 WHAT IS PPP LOAN FRAUD?1.2 HOW FEDERAL PENALTIES WORK1.2.1 Is PPP loan fraud a felony?1.3 DOJ AND SBA ARE CRACKING DOWN1.3.1 Will PPP loan fraud be investigated?1.4 STRATEGIES FOR DEFENSE1.5 MULTIPLE POINTS OF VIEW1.6 OUR ADVICE: STEP UP AND FIGHT1.7 WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU’RE CONVICTED?1.7.1 What are the […]
read moreCorporate Investigations of PPP Loan Fraud
Contents1 CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS OF PPP LOAN FRAUD1.1 WHY PPP INVESTIGATIONS MATTER1.2 INCREASING CORPORATE OVERSIGHT1.2.1 Who investigates SBA loan fraud?1.3 MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES1.4 INVESTIGATIVE TACTICS1.4.1 How is PPP fraud investigated?1.5 POTENTIAL PENALTIES1.5.1 How do you prove PPP fraud?1.6 OUR LEGAL STRATEGIES1.7 DISCLAIMER AND FINAL THOUGHTS1.7.1 Are PPP loans still being investigated? CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS OF PPP LOAN FRAUD […]
read moreCorporate Audits for PPP Loan Fraud
Contents1 CORPORATE AUDITS FOR PPP LOAN FRAUD1.1 WHY ARE PPP LOANS UNDER HEAVY SCRUTINY?1.2 EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE FRAUD1.3 ONE VIEWPOINT VS. ANOTHER1.4 PENALTIES AND CONSEQUENCES1.5 HOW AN AUDIT UNFOLDS1.5.1 What is a PPP audit?1.5.2 What triggers PPP loan investigation?1.6 MY BLUNT ADVICE TO YOU1.7 DISCLAIMER: NOT LEGAL ADVICE CORPORATE AUDITS FOR PPP LOAN FRAUD You’ve […]
read moreDefending Doctors Against Federal Prosecution
Contents1 DEFENDING DOCTORS AGAINST FEDERAL PROSECUTION1.1 DOCTORS WHO FACE FEDERAL CRIMINAL CHARGES1.2 POTENTIAL PENALTIES DOCTORS MIGHT FACE1.3 COMMON FEDERAL CHARGES AGAINST DOCTORS1.4 STRATEGIES FOR DEFENDING YOUR REPUTATION1.5 OUR BRUTALLY HONEST APPROACH1.6 MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES, ONE GOAL1.6.1 What’s the difference between prosecution and defendant?1.7 WORK WITH SPODEK LAW GROUP TODAY1.8 DISCLAIMER AND FINAL THOUGHTS DEFENDING DOCTORS AGAINST […]
read moreConspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances (21 U.S.C. 841; 21 U.S.C. 846)
Contents1 CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES LAWYERS1.1 WHAT IS CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES?1.1.1 What is 21 usc 846 conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance?1.2 POSSIBLE PENALTIES AND CONSEQUENCES1.2.1 What is the minimum sentence for federal conspiracy?1.3 STRATEGIES FOR DEFENDING CONSPIRACY CASES1.3.1 Challenging The Agreement1.3.2 Defending Lack Of Knowledge1.3.3 Exposing Weak Witness Testimony1.4 HOW SPODEK […]
read moreConspiracy to Commit Money Laundering (18 U.S.C. 1357; 18 U.S.C. 371) Lawyers
Contents1 CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MONEY LAUNDERING LAWYERS (18 U.S.C. 1357; 18 U.S.C. 371)1.1 WHAT IS “CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MONEY LAUNDERING”?1.1.1 What does conspiracy to commit money laundering mean?1.2 WHY PROSECUTORS TAKE THIS SO SERIOUSLY1.3 PENALTIES AND PUNISHMENT1.3.1 How many years do you get for a conspiracy to commit?1.4 HOW WE’D DEFEND YOU1.4.1 What is the […]
read moreConspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1341; 18 U.S.C. 371)
Contents1 CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MAIL FRAUD1.1 WHAT IS MAIL FRAUD AND WHY DOES A CONSPIRACY CHARGE MATTER?1.1.1 What is a conspiracy to commit mail fraud?1.2 ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS: WHAT THE GOVERNMENT MUST PROVE1.2.1 What is conspiracy to commit fraud 18 U.S.C. 371?1.2.2 What is 18 U.S.C. 1341 mail fraud?1.2.3 What evidence is needed to prove mail […]
read moreConspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1343; 18 U.S.C. 371)
Contents1 UNDERSTANDING CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD (18 U.S.C. 1343; 18 U.S.C. 371)1.1 WHAT IS WIRE FRAUD?1.1.1 What is 18 U.S.C. section 1343 wire fraud?1.2 CONSPIRACY UNDER 18 U.S.C. 3711.2.1 What is conspiracy to commit wire fraud in 18 U.S.C. 371?1.3 HARSH REALITIES OF A FEDERAL INDICTMENT1.3.1 What is the sentence for conspiracy to commit […]
read moreConspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1344; 18 U.S.C. 371)
Contents1 CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT BANK FRAUD (18 U.S.C. 1344; 18 U.S.C. 371)1.1 WHAT EXACTLY IS BANK FRAUD?1.1.1 What is 18 USC bank fraud conspiracy?1.2 WHAT DOES “CONSPIRACY” MEAN?1.2.1 What is conspiracy to commit fraud 18 USC 371?1.3 PENALTIES AND PUNISHMENT1.3.1 How much time do you get for a conspiracy to commit bank fraud?1.3.2 What is […]
read moreConspiracy to Commit Tax Fraud (26 U.S.C. 7206; 18 U.S.C. 371)
Contents1 CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT TAX FRAUD1.1 WHAT IS “CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT TAX FRAUD?”1.1.1 What is a conspiracy to commit tax fraud?1.2 WHY YOU NEED TO TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY1.3 OUR PHILOSOPHY1.4 LEGAL CODES THAT WERE VIOLATED1.4.1 What is conspiracy to commit fraud 18 USC 371?1.5 HOW WE’D DEFEND YOU1.6 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)1.7 CONTACT OUR FEDERAL […]
read moreConspiracy to Commit Medicare Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1347; 18 U.S.C. 371)
Contents1 CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MEDICARE FRAUD2 WHAT EXACTLY IS CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MEDICARE FRAUD?2.1 What is conspiracy to commit fraud 18 USC 371?3 WHERE TO FIND OFFICIAL DEFINITIONS4 PENALTIES AND PUNISHMENT4.1 How serious is a conspiracy charge?5 WHY PROSECUTORS PURSUE THESE CASES AGGRESSIVELY6 HOW WE AT SPODEK LAW GROUP DEFEND YOU7 STRATEGY, LEVERAGE, AND YOUR […]
read moreConspiracy to Accept or Receive Illegal Kickbacks (42 U.S.C. 1320a-7(b)(b); 18 U.S.C. 371)
Contents1 CONSPIRACY TO ACCEPT OR RECEIVE ILLEGAL KICKBACKS1.1 WHAT IS A CONSPIRACY TO ACCEPT OR RECEIVE ILLEGAL KICKBACKS?1.1.1 What is the federal Anti-Kickback Statute 42 usc 1320a 7b b?1.2 WHY THIS CHARGE MATTERS1.3 POINTS OF VIEW: FEAR, FRUSTRATION, AND HOPE1.4 POTENTIAL PENALTIES IF CONVICTED1.5 DEFENSE STRATEGIES THAT WE USE1.6 OUR BOLD, DIRECT APPROACH AS YOUR […]
read moreConspiracy to Commit Obstruction of Justice (18 U.S.C. 1518, 1519; 18 U.S.C. 371)
Contents1 CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE2 WHAT IS CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT OBSTRUCTION?2.1 What two things are usually needed in order to have a conspiracy?3 WHY IS THIS CHARGE SO SERIOUS?3.1 How serious is a conspiracy charge?4 HOW PROSECUTORS BUILD THEIR CASE5 HOW WE DEFEND YOU6 QUICK FAQ TABLE7 OUR NO-NONSENSE APPROACH8 CONTACT US FOR […]
read moreConspiracy to Make False Statements Relating to Healthcare Matters (18 U.S.C. 1035; 18 U.S.C. 371)
Contents1 CONSPIRACY TO MAKE FALSE STATEMENTS RELATING TO HEALTHCARE MATTERS1.1 What is the title 18 USC 371 conspiracy?1.2 What is a false statement in healthcare?1.3 Is falsifying medical documents a federal offense? CONSPIRACY TO MAKE FALSE STATEMENTS RELATING TO HEALTHCARE MATTERS AS SEEN ON MAJOR NEWS OUTLETS We are Spodek Law Group, a nationwide federal […]
read moreConspiracy to Commit Healthcare Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1347; 18 U.S.C. 371)
Contents1 CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT HEALTHCARE FRAUD1.1 WHAT IS HEALTHCARE FRAUD THAT WAS CONSPIRATORIAL?1.2 WHY IS THE GOVERNMENT FOCUSED ON THIS?1.3 STATUTES THAT ARE INVOLVED1.3.1 What is conspiracy to commit fraud 18 USC 371?1.3.2 What is 18 USC 1347 health care fraud?1.4 SIMPLE COMPARISON TABLE1.5 POTENTIAL PENALTIES AND CONSEQUENCES1.5.1 How serious is a conspiracy charge?1.6 HOW […]
read moreConspiracy to Commit Theft or Embezzlement in Connection with Healthcare (18 U.S.C. 669; 18 U.S.C. 371)
Contents1 Conspiracy To Commit Theft or Embezzlement in Connection with Healthcare (18 U.S.C. 669 and 18 U.S.C. 371)1.1 Why This Statute Hits Home in New York1.2 Statute Snapshot1.2.1 What is the maximum sentence for 18 USC 371?1.3 The Prosecutor’s Playbook1.4 Defenses Spodek Law Group Deploys 24/71.5 Common NYC Scenarios1.6 Sentencing Reality Check1.6.1 How many years do you get for a conspiracy to commit?1.7 Compliance Isn’t a Luxury—It’s Armor1.8 Stop the Excuses—Start the Defense1.9 FAQ […]
read moreConspiracy to Commit Medicaid Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1347; 18 U.S.C. 371)
Contents1 CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MEDICAID FRAUD1.1 WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY1.2 PENALTIES THAT CAN TURN YOUR WORLD UPSIDE DOWN1.3 THE LEGAL BASES: 18 U.S.C. 1347 AND 18 U.S.C. 3711.3.1 What is conspiracy to commit fraud 18 USC 371?1.3.2 What is 18 USC 1347 health care fraud?1.4 MINDSET: NO EXCUSES, NO COMPROMISE1.5 DEFENSE STRATEGIES THAT […]
read moreDefending Federal Securities Fraud Charges
Contents1 When the FBI Shows Up at Your Trading Desk: Defending Federal Securities Fraud Charges1.1 What Securities Fraud REALLY Means (In Plain English)1.2 THE DEADLY TAG TEAM: When SEC and DOJ Come Together1.3 The “Evidence” They Think They Have1.3.1 How to prove securities fraud?1.4 Let’s Talk About What Your Going Through1.5 DEFENSE STRATEGIES THAT ACTUALLY […]
read moreWhat Should I Do If I Am Under A Federal Criminal Investigation
Contents1 UNDER A FEDERAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION?1.1 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW1.1.1 What happens when you are under federal investigation?1.2 COMMON FEDERAL CRIMES AND CONSEQUENCES1.3 OUR STRATEGY: HOW WE DEFEND YOU1.3.1 What are the steps in a federal criminal case?1.4 FAQ QUICK-REFERENCE TABLE1.5 YOUR NEXT MOVE1.6 DISCLAIMER UNDER A FEDERAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION? AS SEEN ON NETFLIX […]
read moreInternational Drug Crimes
Contents1 INTERNATIONAL DRUG CRIMES1.1 WHAT ARE INTERNATIONAL DRUG CRIMES?1.2 PENALTIES AND CONSEQUENCES1.3 HOW PROSECUTORS BUILD A CASE1.4 OUR STRATEGIES FOR YOUR DEFENSE1.5 BRUTALLY HONEST TAKE: NO MORE EXCUSES1.6 ACTION PLANS AND MENTAL FRAMEWORKS1.7 MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES ON INTERNATIONAL DRUG POLICY1.8 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (QUICK-REFERENCE)1.9 WE’RE HERE TO HELP—24/71.10 DISCLAIMER INTERNATIONAL DRUG CRIMES If you are reading […]
read moreMedicare Risk Adjustment Fraud
Contents1 Medicare Risk Adjustment Fraud Defense – What Federal Prosecutors Don’t Want You to Know1.1 What is a Medicare risk adjustment?1.2 What evidence is needed to report Medicare fraud?1.3 How long does a Medicare fraud investigation take?1.4 What is the penalty for Medicare insurance fraud? Medicare Risk Adjustment Fraud Defense – What Federal Prosecutors Don’t […]
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