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Conspiracy 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?1.2 WHAT DOES “CONSPIRACY” MEAN?1.3 PENALTIES AND PUNISHMENT1.4 WHY ARE THESE CHARGES TAKEN SO SERIOUSLY?1.5 COMMON SCENARIOS THAT TRIGGER THESE CHARGES1.6 OUR STRATEGIES TO DEFEND YOU1.7 TO THE PERSON WHO’S MAKING EXCUSES1.8 QUICK-REFERENCE FAQ TABLE1.9 WHY CHOOSE SPODEK LAW […]
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?”1.2 WHY YOU NEED TO TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY1.3 OUR PHILOSOPHY1.4 LEGAL CODES THAT WERE VIOLATED1.5 HOW WE’D DEFEND YOU1.6 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)1.7 CONTACT OUR FEDERAL DEFENSE LAW FIRM CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT TAX FRAUD AS SEEN ON MAJOR MEDIA OUTLETS If you’re reading […]
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?3 WHERE TO FIND OFFICIAL DEFINITIONS4 PENALTIES AND PUNISHMENT5 WHY PROSECUTORS PURSUE THESE CASES AGGRESSIVELY6 HOW WE AT SPODEK LAW GROUP DEFEND YOU7 STRATEGY, LEVERAGE, AND YOUR ROLE8 MULTIPLE POINTS OF VIEW9 QUICK-REFERENCE FAQ TABLE10 TAKE ACTION NOW: DEFEND YOURSELF BEFORE IT’S […]
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?1.2 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 STRATEGIC ADVISOR1.7 KEY STEPS TO TAKE RIGHT NOW1.8 HOW WE HELP […]
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?3 WHY IS THIS CHARGE SO SERIOUS?4 HOW PROSECUTORS BUILD THEIR CASE5 HOW WE DEFEND YOU6 QUICK FAQ TABLE7 OUR NO-NONSENSE APPROACH8 CONTACT US FOR A RISK-FREE CONSULTATION9 DISCLAIMER CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE If you’re accused of conspiracy to commit obstruction […]
read moreConspiracy to Make False Statements Relating to Healthcare Matters (18 U.S.C. 1035; 18 U.S.C. 371)
CONSPIRACY TO MAKE FALSE STATEMENTS RELATING TO HEALTHCARE MATTERS AS SEEN ON MAJOR NEWS OUTLETS We are Spodek Law Group, a nationwide federal defense law firm created by Todd Spodek. We have over 50 years of combined experience defending individuals who were accused of serious federal crimes. If you are under investigation for conspiracy to […]
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 INVOLVED1.4 SIMPLE COMPARISON TABLE1.5 POTENTIAL PENALTIES AND CONSEQUENCES1.6 HOW SPODEK LAW GROUP CAN DEFEND YOU1.7 STRATEGIC INSIGHTS: THE HARSH REALITY1.8 FAQ QUICK-REFERENCE1.9 CONTACT OUR TEAM 24/71.10 DISCLAIMER CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT HEALTHCARE FRAUD […]
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 Snapshot1.3 The Prosecutor’s Playbook1.4 Defenses Spodek Law Group Deploys 24/71.5 Common NYC Scenarios1.6 Sentencing Reality Check1.7 Compliance Isn’t a Luxury—It’s Armor1.8 Stop the Excuses—Start the Defense1.9 FAQ in Plain English1.10 NEXT STEP: OWN THE OUTCOME Conspiracy To Commit Theft or Embezzlement in Connection with Healthcare (18 U.S.C. 669 and 18 U.S.C. 371) HEADLINE: Federal agents are charging New York technicians, pharmacy reps, and […]
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. 3711.4 MINDSET: NO EXCUSES, NO COMPROMISE1.5 DEFENSE STRATEGIES THAT MATTER1.6 OUR SYSTEMS APPROACH TO WINNING1.7 WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU’RE UNDER INVESTIGATION?1.8 QUICK-REFERENCE FAQ TABLE1.9 […]
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 Have1.4 Let’s Talk About What Your Going Through1.5 DEFENSE STRATEGIES THAT ACTUALLY WORK1.5.1 1. Attack Materiality1.5.2 2. […]
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 KNOW1.2 COMMON FEDERAL CRIMES AND CONSEQUENCES1.3 OUR STRATEGY: HOW WE DEFEND YOU1.4 FAQ QUICK-REFERENCE TABLE1.5 YOUR NEXT MOVE1.6 DISCLAIMER UNDER A FEDERAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION? AS SEEN ON NETFLIX We are Spodek Law Group, a nationwide federal defense law firm created by Todd Spodek. If you […]
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
Medicare Risk Adjustment Fraud Defense – What Federal Prosecutors Don’t Want You to Know Back in 1985, Congress passed something called TEFRA – the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act, and buried inside was a provision that would change how Medicare pays health plans forever. They created this thing called risk adjustment, where insurers get […]
read moreFailing To Safeguard Deposits
Contents1 FAILING TO SAFEGUARD DEPOSITS1.1 WHY THIS MATTERS NOW1.2 WHAT “SAFEGUARDING DEPOSITS” REQUIRES1.3 PRIMARY STATUTORY MINEFIELDS1.4 COMMON SCENARIOS THAT TRIGGER ENFORCEMENT1.5 PENALTIES AND EXPOSURE1.6 ROOT‑CAUSE DIAGNOSIS: WHY EXECUTIVES BLUNDER1.7 DEFENSE BLUEPRINT – HOW WE FIGHT1.8 RAPID RESPONSE CHECKLIST FOR IN‑HOUSE COUNSEL1.9 ACTION PLAN – CLOSE THE GAPS1.10 POINT OF VIEW – BRUTAL TRUTH vs. COMMON EXCUSES1.11 CONCLUSION FAILING TO SAFEGUARD DEPOSITS WHY THIS MATTERS NOW If your institution accepts other people’s money—whether you run a community bank, manage a real‑estate escrow account, operate a fintech wallet, or supervise attorney trust accounts—you carry a non‑negotiable duty to protect […]
read moreSeller Side Insurance Fraud
Contents1 SELLER SIDE INSURANCE FRAUD1.1 WHAT IS SELLER SIDE INSURANCE FRAUD?1.2 PERSPECTIVES THAT MATTER1.3 COMMON WAYS SELLER SIDE INSURANCE FRAUD OCCURS1.4 POTENTIAL PENALTIES AND CRIMES1.5 HOW SPODEK LAW GROUP DEFENDS YOU1.6 BE SMART, STOP MAKING EXCUSES1.7 REAL CONSEQUENCES1.8 A QUICK COMPARISON: SELLER SIDE VS. BUYER SIDE INSURANCE FRAUD1.9 FAQ QUICK-REFERENCE1.10 REACH OUT TODAY1.11 LEGAL REFERENCES […]
read moreERC Audit Lawyers
Contents1 WHAT IS THE ERC AND WHY DO AUDITS HAPPEN?2 POTENTIAL PENALTIES FOR ERC MISTAKES3 HOW SPODEK LAW GROUP CAN HELP YOU4 COMMON DEFENSES IN ERC AUDITS5 CONSEQUENCES OF AN IRS AUDIT GOING WRONG6 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) QUICK-REFERENCE7 CONTACT US FOR A RISK FREE CONSULTATION7.1 Disclaimer ERC AUDIT Businesses that were SEVERELY impacted by […]
read moreForeign Labor Contracting
Contents1 Foreign Labor Contracting – Understanding the Federal Criminal Charges1.1 How Foreign Labor Contracting Became a Federal Crime1.2 The Money Trail – Where Prosecutors Look First1.3 When Recruitment Becomes Trafficking1.4 Defense Strategies That Actually Work1.5 Real Cases, Real Consequences Foreign Labor Contracting – Understanding the Federal Criminal Charges Foreign labor contracting, it’s one of those […]
read moreUse Minors In Crimes Of Violence
WHY ADULTS USE KIDS TO COMMIT CRIMES – AND HOW IT BACKFIRES Chicago street gangs do this. Cartels do this. Even white-collar criminals do this. Here’s the brutal truth: Using minors for violent crimes is a federal offense under 18 U.S.C. §25 – and it doubles prison time for adults on first offenses, triples it […]
read moreDestruction Of Corporate Audit Records
Contents1 DESTRUCTION OF CORPORATE AUDIT RECORDS1.1 WHAT IS THE DESTRUCTION OF CORPORATE AUDIT RECORDS?1.2 WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?1.3 THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK1.4 HOW WE DEFEND YOU1.5 POTENTIAL PENALTIES TO EXPECT1.6 LOOK AT YOUR OPTIONS1.7 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (QUICK-REFERENCE TABLE)1.8 CLOSING THOUGHTS DESTRUCTION OF CORPORATE AUDIT RECORDS THIS IS SERIOUS. If you are reading this, you might […]
read moreCorporate Fraud Laws
Contents1 CORPORATE FRAUD LAWS1.1 WHAT IS CORPORATE FRAUD?1.2 TYPES OF CORPORATE FRAUD1.3 WHO INVESTIGATES THESE CRIMES?1.4 PENALTIES AND CONSEQUENCES1.5 HOW SPODEK LAW GROUP WOULD DEFEND YOU1.6 QUICK-REFERENCE TABLE: CORPORATE FRAUD FAQ1.7 OUR HONEST TAKE: NO EXCUSES—TAKE ACTION1.8 WHY SPODEK LAW GROUP?1.9 CONTACT US CORPORATE FRAUD LAWS Spodek Law Group, is a premier, nationwide federal defense […]
read moreDelaware Federal Attorneys
Contents1 DELAWARE FEDERAL ATTORNEYS: YOUR ALLY IN HIGH-STAKES CASES1.1 THE FEDERAL INVESTIGATION LANDSCAPE IN DELAWARE1.2 COMMON FEDERAL OFFENSES IN DELAWARE1.3 MISCONCEPTIONS1.4 CASE SCENARIO: SECURITIES FRAUD1.5 OUR STRATEGY FOR REPRESENTING FEDERAL DEFENDANTS IN DELAWARE1.6 KEY ACTIONS IF YOU SUSPECT A FEDERAL INVESTIGATION DELAWARE FEDERAL ATTORNEYS: YOUR ALLY IN HIGH-STAKES CASES If you are facing federal charges […]
read moreGrand Jury Subpoena Faq
Contents1 GRAND JURY SUBPOENA FAQ2 WHAT IS A GRAND JURY SUBPOENA?3 WHY MIGHT YOU GET ONE?4 POSSIBLE PENALTIES AND CONSEQUENCES4.1 EXAMPLE: EVIDENCE THAT WAS ILLEGALLY OBTAINED4.2 EXAMPLE: SELF-INCRIMINATION AND IMMUNITY5 HOW OUR NYC CRIMINAL LAWYERS DEFEND YOU6 BRUTALLY HONEST STRATEGIC ADVISOR TIPS7 QUICK-REFERENCE FAQ TABLE8 CITATIONS AND REFERENCES9 CONTACT SPODEK LAW GROUP FOR HELP9.1 DISCLAIMER […]
read moreSafety Valve Provision For Federal Sentencing
Contents1 SAFETY VALVE PROVISION FOR FEDERAL SENTENCING1.1 WHO QUALIFIES FOR THE SAFETY VALVE?1.2 KEY ELIGIBILITY POINTS YOU NEED TO KNOW1.3 HOW SPODEK LAW GROUP DEFENDS YOU1.4 WHY THIS MATTERS FOR YOUR LIFE1.5 COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE SAFETY VALVE1.6 TAKING CONTROL: YOUR ACTION PLAN1.7 FINAL THOUGHTS SAFETY VALVE PROVISION FOR FEDERAL SENTENCING If you’ve never heard […]
read moreCongressional Subpoena
CONGRESSIONAL SUBPOENA DEFENSE LAWYERS If you’ve found yourself facing a congressional subpoena, it’s because Congress wants info that was linked to a high-level investigation, and they believe you have it or you committed the crime. This situation might feel terrifying, and it can have very real consequences if you don’t respond in the right way. […]
read moreFederal Blackmail And Extortion
Federal Blackmail And Extortion What is Federal Blackmail and Extortion? Federal blackmail and extortion are crimes that involve demanding money, property, or other valuable items by threatening harm, exposure of secrets, or other coercive tactics. Blackmail frequently arises under 18 U.S. Code § 873, which prohibits receiving money or other value in exchange for withholding […]
read moreOdometer Fraud
ODOMETER FRAUD If you’re on this page, it’s because you’re worried about Odometer Fraud charges – and need the best possible legal representation. WHAT IS ODOMETER FRAUD? Odometer Fraud is the practice of rolling back or altering an odometer to misrepresent a vehicle’s mileage. It’s a serious federal and state offense. We see these charges […]
read moreAttempted Murder Or Manslaughter
Attempted Murder or Manslaughter If you or a loved one are under investigation for Attempted Murder or Manslaughter, we understand how stressful this situation is. The stakes are high and the penalties can be life-altering. You have come to the right place. Spodek Law Group is a top rated New York criminal defense law firm […]
read moreFederal Statute Of Limitations
Federal Statue of Limitations If you’re on our website, it’s because you’re in legal trouble and need guidance about Federal Statute Of Limitations. You have come to the right place. At Spodek Law Group, we understand the severity of this topic and want to help you understand how it might apply to your situation. We […]
read moreFederal Bank Robbery
Federal Bank Robbery is a serious offense If you’re on our website, it’s because you’re in legal trouble and need the best criminal defense attorney. You have come to the right place as we are recognized as a top rated state, and federal, criminal defense law firm, with over 50 years of combined experience. We […]
read moreHow to Conduct an Internal Audit (Consulting)
HOW TO CONDUCT AN INTERNAL AUDIT (CONSULTING) If you’re reading this, it’s because you’re considering an internal audit – and want to do it correctly. At Spodek Law Group, we understand how challenging this process can be. We know that internal audits are a powerful way to spot weaknesses and prevent future crises. REGARDLESS OF […]
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