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New York CL Liquor License Lawyers
Getting a Liquor License: A Comprehensive Guide Getting a liquor license for your business can be a time-consuming and costly affair. It is important that individuals know what exactly they require and the liquor regulations and laws set by the state. A liquor license is a license from the government that permits businesses to produce, […]
read moreNYC Boiler Room Fraud Lawyers
It is legal to use aggressive sales tactics to convince investors to purchase a stock. However, doing so often attracts negative attention and as a result, the phrase “boiler room” has come to be used for operations in which sellers use aggressive sales tactics or cold-calling on potential buyers. In some cases, those who are […]
read moreQueens Postnuptial Agreements Lawyers
Occasionally, circumstances arise necessitating marriage parties to redefine their roles and responsibilities or execute other important provisions. When such occasions occur, postnuptial agreements could prove vital. Postnuptial Agreement Overview Postnuptial agreements are legal contracts spouses enter into at some point during their married life. Issues Postnuptial Agreements Can Address In an appreciable percentage of cases, […]
read moreThe Department of Education – Investigations Lawyers
If there is one thing that is important to everyone, it’s making sure children obtain a quality education. However, the field of education is highly regulated by state and federal government agencies, which can at times result in problems for students, teachers, and administrators. Because of this, the Department of Education will become involved with […]
read moreBrooklyn Murder Defense Lawyers
The Crime of Murder in New York The crime of murder in the state of New York can include one of three different charges. These are murder in the first degree, murder in the second degree, and felony murder. In addition, there are other types of homicide charges in New York that include manslaughter and […]
read moreNew York Penal Code 120.07: Gang assault in the first degree
For an assault to be classified as a gang assault, there must be at least three people involved to complete the crime. Gang assault has only two degrees. They are gang assault in the first degree and the gang assault in the second degree. The worst offense is the first-degree gang assault. Under the New […]
read moreNew York Penal Law 135.10: Unlawful imprisonment in the first degree
Unlawful imprisonment refers to detaining someone without any legal authority or against that person’s will. It occurs when an individual prevents a person from leaving a room, vehicle, house or any other area. There are two types of unlawful imprisonment in New York Penal Law. The first one involves unlawful imprisonment in the first degree. […]
read moreBrooklyn Divorce Lawyers
New York Divorce Lawyers Bringing your marriage to an end can be difficult both emotionally and financially, especially in the absence of solid legal representation. If dissolving your marriage is a strong possibility or if your spouse has served you with a divorce petition, a New York divorce attorney can be an invaluable asset. Your […]
read moreBrooklyn Child Custody Lawyers
Child Custody Child custody is one of the most important areas of family law in New York. For most parents, what’s best for their kids is the standard by which decisions must be made. Unfortunately, that altruistic desire notwithstanding, the legal system tends to be confusing and intimidating. Parents are generally ill equipped to represent […]
read moreOhio PPP and EIDL Loan Fraud Lawyers
So here’s the deal, that old coronavirus pandemic, it hit businesses—and I mean hard, especially the smaller ones. To help ’em out, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, and with it came the birth of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). This bad boy authorized a gigantic sum of over $950 […]
read moreFederal Money Laundering Attorney
Money Laundering: Understanding the Seriousness Money laundering is a serious offense that may be prosecuted at the state or federal level. Often, the amount of money in question and related criminal activities will play a role in determining what level of charges are filed. Money laundering laws specifically illegalize activities that move money generated from […]
read moreNYC Sentencing Lawyers
If you have questions about sentencing, and need legal help with your past, or future sentencing, we can help. Judges, not juries, determine sentencing for a convicted criminal defendant. It’s common for the judge to tell a jury not to consider what punishment – when determining whether a defendant is guilty or not. Many times […]
read moreNew York Penal Law 135.25: Kidnapping in the first degree
One of the most serious crimes a person can commit in the state of New York is kidnapping. It is committed when a person restrains and holds another individual in a concealed location without the consent of that person. In general, there are two degrees of kidnapping in the New York criminal code. One is […]
read moreNew York Penal Code 176.15: Insurance fraud in the fourth degree
Insurance exists to compensate a person when they suffer an unexpected loss or injury. In some cases a person might try to get money from an insurance company when they haven’t suffered a loss. This is insurance fraud, and it’s against the law in the state of New York. There are different types of insurance […]
read moreSEC Investigations Defense Lawyers
If you’re on our website, it’s because you’re facing an SEC investigation and need the best possible law firm to help represent you. At Spodek Law Group, we understand the pressure these investigations create, and we take this very seriously. We are a top-rated New York / Federal criminal defense law firm with over 50 […]
read moreWhat Are the Degrees of NY Penal Law 220 Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance
Understanding Criminal Possession of Controlled Substances in New York Introduction When it comes to the letter of the law in the state of New York’s penal code, we’ll be the first to admit that things can be a little complicated, if not downright confusing. But while it can be tricky to navigate what exactly the […]
read moreNew York Pharmacist License Defense Lawyer
Importance of Pharmacist License Oversight As a pharmacist, you are a critical part of the chain of health care delivery. You have an essential role in ensuring that people get the care they need. However, that importance comes with oversight. Every state, including New York, has a disciplinary board that regulates and distributes pharmacist licenses. […]
read morePennsylvania PPP and EIDL Loan Fraud Lawyers
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the economy, federal prosecutors have been bringing criminal charges against those who have allegedly committed fraud in connection with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Our experienced federal criminal defense attorneys have seen a wide variety of conduct being targeted in these investigations and indictments. One of the most […]
read moreCompliance with Consumer Finance Protection Bureau Guidelines (CFPB)
Compliance with Consumer Finance Protection Bureau Guidelines (CFPB) The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has sweeping oversight and enforcement authority over the consumer finance industry. Above and beyond retail mortgage lending, their authority extends to all varieties of financial transactions. The Bureau also enforces companies’ federal consumer data protection obligations rather energetically. Overview of CFPB […]
read moreNew York Penal Law 179.10: Criminal diversion of medical marijuana in the first degree
New York Penal Law 179.10: Criminal diversion of medical marijuana in the first degree is a class E felony charge. This charge relates to several offenses, with the shared commonality that a medical marijuana certificate was issued to an individual who does not qualify to receive one or that medical marijuana was transferred to an […]
read moreBest Nassau County DWI Lawyers
When You’re Facing a Drunk Driving Charge in Nassau County When you see the flashing lights in your rear-view mirror, your life can turn upside down in an instant. When you’re facing a drunk driving charge in Nassau County, it can be hard to even know where to begin. You want to know what penalties […]
read moreNY Penal Law Article 145 Criminal Mischief
In our ongoing series of articles on New York penal law, we’ve given you a more direct look at how the law works, without all of the dry legalese you’d expect from reading up on things like this. In today’s post, we’re going to take a look at what the law says about criminal mischief […]
read moreNew York Penal Law 135.65: Coercion in the first degree
In order to commit coercion, it means you are forcing another person to do something or refrain from doing something against their will. It is a criminal offense that usually involves a specific threat, such as physical violence, exposing a secret or damaging someone’s property. As Per the New York penal law 135.65, you can […]
read moreNYC Counterfeit Goods Lawyers
Selling, distributing or wholesaling counterfeit goods is a federal offense. This is because the merchandise is moved across state lines and were most likely bought from a foreign country. Therefore, if you have bought counterfeit goods this way and decide to sell them on the black market, you can be charged with a federal offense. […]
read moreTax Compliance, IRS Voluntary Disclosure and Other Domestic Failures
Tax Compliance, IRS Voluntary Disclosure and Other Domestic Failures You diligently paid your taxes for years, satisfying all the IRS’ disclosure or reporting obligations – or so you thought. Or maybe you were actually deliberately understating your tax filings. In truth, the U.S. Tax Code is complex and impossible to fully understand without careful study […]
read moreQueens Food Stamp Fraud Lawyers
Food Stamp Fraud: What You Need to Know What is Food Stamp Fraud? Many people think that lying on the application to receive benefits is receiving assistance through fraud. While it is one way that you can be deceptive to the Job and Family Services division, there are other ways too. What if you sold […]
read morelong island Postnuptial Lawyers
Long Island Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: What You Need to Know Introduction In Long Island, a prenuptial agreement is a signed contract between a couple who intends to marry. The contract outlines what will happen if the couple divorces. It’s important to note that a prenuptial agreement is not the same as a postnuptial agreement. […]
read moreNew York Payroll Tax Fraud Lawyers
Payroll Tax Fraud Payroll tax fraud is the intentional misrepresentation or reporting of false or inaccurate wage income information to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Payroll tax fraud is also characterized as tax evasion, due to the reporting party’s effort to evade paying the appropriate tax amount. Payroll tax fraud can be committed by either […]
read moreStaten Island and Postnuptial Lawyers
If you are familiar with family laws, then you know that both postnuptial and prenuptial laws fall here. However, the postnuptial agreement unlike the prenuptial agreement, only applies when you and your partner have already gotten married. Here, the married couples will state all the properties and finances that they both own in person and […]
read moreNYC Underage Drug Crimes Lawyers
Understanding Juvenile Drug Offenses: Guidance from Spodek Law Group We at the New York-based Spodek Law Group understand how challenging it can be for parents who are desperately trying to protect their children from the influence of drugs and underage alcohol consumption. Through our years of experience, we have seen that even with the best […]
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