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DHHS Fraud Defense
Contents1 DHHS FRAUD DEFENSE: WHAT YOU MUST KNOW1.1 UNDERSTANDING DHHS FRAUD AND WHY IT MATTERS1.1.1 EXAMPLES OF DHHS FRAUD CASES1.2 PENALTIES THAT CAN DESTROY YOUR FUTURE1.2.1 HOW INVESTIGATIONS USUALLY START1.3 STRATEGIES FOR DEFENDING DHHS FRAUD CASES1.4 YOU NEED A LEGAL TEAM THAT GETS IT1.5 TAKING ACTION RIGHT NOW: YOUR NEXT STEPS1.6 WHY SPODEK LAW GROUP?1.7 […]
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 Careers1.3 Why Your Cleared Colleagues Who Got Caught Made Fatal Mistakes1.4 The Clearance Catastrophe: How Criminal Charges Trigger Security Reviews1.5 Building Parallel Track Defenses: Criminal and Administrative Strategies1.6 […]
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Contents1 CRIMINAL COMPLAINT1.1 WHAT EXACTLY IS A CRIMINAL COMPLAINT1.2 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 COMPLAINT1.7 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES1.8 CALL US BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE1.9 NO ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP IS FORMED BY READING THIS CRIMINAL COMPLAINT Juror in Ghislaine Maxwell […]
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Contents1 DFARS INVESTIGATION AND COMPLIANCE1.1 WHAT EXACTLY IS DFARS?1.2 POSSIBLE INVESTIGATIONS AND PENALTIES1.3 CYBERSECURITY RULES UNDER DFARS1.4 HOW FEDERAL AGENCIES FIND VIOLATIONS1.5 STRATEGIES TO PROTECT YOURSELF1.6 HOW SPODEK LAW GROUP DEFENDS YOU1.7 DFARS FAQ QUICK-REFERENCE TABLE1.8 CONSEQUENCES OF NONCOMPLIANCE1.9 FINAL WARNING AND DISCLAIMER DFARS INVESTIGATION AND COMPLIANCE Have you seen a DFARS clause in your […]
read moreUtah PPP Loan Fraud Lawyers
Contents1 Why Federal PPP/EIDL Fraud Allegations Are So Serious2 Navigating Federal vs. State Jurisdiction in Utah3 Federal Sentencing Guidelines and Consequences4 Defense Strategies: Real-World Scenarios5 How Spodek Law Group Helps Utah Clients6 The Stakes: Don’t Delay Utah PPP Loan Fraud and EIDL Loan Fraud Lawyers Brought to you by the Spodek Law Group If you’re […]
read moreConspiracy to Commit Securities Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1348; 18 U.S.C. 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 care about—just heard the words “conspiracy to commit securities fraud,” and now you realize you might need a criminal defense attorney. Under 18 U.S.C. § 1348 the government can hit you with up to 25 years for a […]
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 Crime1.3 The Federal Sentencing Trap Healthcare Workers Fall Into1.4 Why Healthcare Fraud Prosecutors Love This Statute1.5 The […]
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)**1.2 Following the Digital Breadcrumbs of Your Conspiracy1.3 **The Overt Act That Nobody Thinks About**1.4 **When Your Co-Conspirator Becomes the Government’s Star Witness**1.5 **Defense Strategies […]
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 WORK1.3 DOJ AND SBA ARE CRACKING DOWN1.4 STRATEGIES FOR DEFENSE1.5 MULTIPLE POINTS OF VIEW1.6 OUR ADVICE: STEP UP AND FIGHT1.7 WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU’RE CONVICTED?1.8 CONTACT SPODEK LAW GROUP TODAY1.9 FAQ QUICK-REFERENCE TABLE CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR PPP LOAN FRAUD PPP […]
read moreCorporate Investigations of PPP Loan Fraud
Contents1 CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS OF PPP LOAN FRAUD1.1 WHY PPP INVESTIGATIONS MATTER1.2 INCREASING CORPORATE OVERSIGHT1.3 MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES1.4 INVESTIGATIVE TACTICS1.5 POTENTIAL PENALTIES1.6 OUR LEGAL STRATEGIES1.7 DISCLAIMER AND FINAL THOUGHTS CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS OF PPP LOAN FRAUD Many companies, that were once sure they did everything correctly, now have found themselves under federal scrutiny because of Paycheck Protection Program […]
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 UNFOLDS1.6 STRATEGIES WE USE TO DEFEND YOU1.7 MY BLUNT ADVICE TO YOU1.8 DISCLAIMER: NOT LEGAL ADVICE CORPORATE AUDITS FOR PPP LOAN FRAUD You’ve probably heard about PPP […]
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 GOAL1.7 WORK WITH SPODEK LAW GROUP TODAY1.8 DISCLAIMER AND FINAL THOUGHTS DEFENDING DOCTORS AGAINST FEDERAL PROSECUTION If you’re on this page, […]
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?1.2 POSSIBLE PENALTIES AND CONSEQUENCES1.3 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 LAW GROUP CAN HELP1.4.1 Our Approach1.4.2 Example Defense Tactics Used in Drug Cases1.5 GET A RISK FREE CONSULTATION 24/71.6 […]
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”?1.2 WHY PROSECUTORS TAKE THIS SO SERIOUSLY1.3 PENALTIES AND PUNISHMENT1.4 HOW WE’D DEFEND YOU1.5 WHY ACT FAST MATTERS1.6 DON’T UNDERESTIMATE YOUR CASE1.7 LEVERAGE POINTS WE USE FOR SUCCESS1.8 REACH OUT NOW CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MONEY LAUNDERING […]
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?1.2 ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS: WHAT THE GOVERNMENT MUST PROVE1.3 PENALTIES FOR CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MAIL FRAUD1.4 HOW WE’D DEFEND YOU: STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS1.5 WHY WE ARE BRUTALLY HONEST AND WHY IT HELPS YOU1.6 MULTIPLE POINTS OF VIEW: WHY THIS CRIME HAPPENS1.7 […]
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?1.2 CONSPIRACY UNDER 18 U.S.C. 3711.3 HARSH REALITIES OF A FEDERAL INDICTMENT1.4 WHY DO PEOPLE END UP CHARGED?1.5 EXAMPLES OF CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD1.6 PROVING CONSPIRACY AND WIRE FRAUD1.7 HOW SPODEK LAW GROUP HANDLES THESE CASES1.8 FAQ: QUICK […]
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?1.2 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 […]
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