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Extradition Defense Lawyers | Extradition Lawyers
EXTRADITION DEFENSE LAWYERS Spodek Law Group, is a nationwide federal defense law firm, created by Todd Spodek. If you, or a loved one is facing extradition, then you need fast, and swift action by a law firm who gets it. Extradition is a legal process that was designed to transfer a person who was accused […]
read moreQueens Probation Violation Lawyers
Understanding Probation: A Legal Alternative to Incarceration Introduction In simple terms, probation is a sentence that a judge will order instead of sending the defendant to jail. At times, there is a short jail sentence before the defendant is placed on probation, but it’s usually not as long as the time served could be if […]
read moreNew York Penal Law 275.10: Manufacture of unauthorized recordings in the first degree
New York law is designed to preserve the rights of those who own intangible property. This means you cannot sell or distribute recordings that belong to someone else. Below is an outline of New York penal code 275.10, which is the manufacture of unauthorized recordings in the first degree and the punishment it carries for […]
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Navigating the Complexities of Divorce and Securing Your Future When you married, you thought it would be forever. No one ties the knot in hopes of seeking a divorce later on. But the relationship has broken down. There is no denying the fact that neither one of you is happy in the marriage. Divorce is […]
read moreQueens Child Abuse Lawyers
Child abuse is a broad term used to describe any cruelty and/or wrongdoing to a child. The definition is broad, and it includes everything from mental abuse to sexual assault or physical abuse. It’s illegal, and it’s never something the law looks kindly upon. Child abuse is illegal in New York, and any Queens child […]
read moreNEW JERSEY MEDICAID AUDITS LAWYERS
Medicaid billing and reimbursement is governed by thousands of regulations meant to make sure that healthcare providers such as hospitals, physicians and even nursing facilities do not commit Medicaid fraud such overpayments. Perhaps because of this high number of regulatory requirements, thousands of medical practices and facilities get audited each year by Medicaid for suspected […]
read moreManhattan Criminal Deportation Lawyers
Understanding Deportation: Legal Implications and Strategies If a person commits a crime while in the United States, he or she can be scheduled for removal. This is true whether or not a person is a permanent resident or has no legal status. It may also be true whether the crime is a felony or a […]
read moreAre Banks Reporting PPP Loan Fraud to the Government?
Any company who borrowed PPP funds is at risk of facing an audit. The SBA is auditing virtually any company that received PPP loans of $2 million or more. The SBA, the DOJ, and other federal agencies are also targeting recipients in loan fraud investigations. If you borrowed funds, you might be at risk of […]
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New York Penal Law 125.13: Vehicular manslaughter in the first degree
Vehicular Manslaughter Description When a driver causes the death of another person while driving, it’s considered vehicular manslaughter. The death could be of a passenger in the same car as the driver, someone walking on the road or a sidewalk or someone who is a passenger or driver in another car. This is a charge […]
read moreSpeedy Trial Rule Lawyers NYC
In the context of criminal proceedings, there are a number of Constitutional protections designed to keep defendants from being overrun by the state. The broadest, most helpful of those tools lies in the Sixth Amendment, which guarantees the right to a fair trial. With this amendment, there are requirements that the government provide every person […]
read moreQueens Medicaid Fraud Lawyers
Understanding Medicaid Fraud Medicaid fraud is when someone claims health care reimbursement from a Medicare program when they are not eligible. It is estimated that at least three percent of the Medicaid fund is fraudulently spent. The most common method of Medicaid fraud is failing to submit proper documents or submitting false ones. Some of […]
read moreWorkers’ Comp Fines New York Lawyer
Running a business is tough. You have to make critical decisions everyday that affect the operations of the company and the lives of the people who work for you. Although you always try to make calls that are fair and just and in accordance with New York State law, mistakes happen. And there are times […]
read moreCorporate Investigations & PPP Loan Fraud
Is your company at risk of PPP loan fraud allegations due to a federal audit, or federal investigation? Our criminal defense lawyers can help you assess your level of risk, and build a defense strategy. The PPP was designed to help businesses, but it led to widespread fraud due to a lack of oversight. The […]
read moreNew York State Worker’s Compensation Board Penalty and Fine Lawyer
The State of New York is one of the most beautiful in the country. It is also the most prosperous. However, all that prosperity has enabled decades of steep taxation and heavy-handed government policies to be enacted. The extreme levels of wealth throughout the state have acted as a buffer, hiding the damage that draconian […]
read moreNew York Enterprise Corruption Lawyers
Enterprise corruption (New York Penal Law § 460.20) is a serious crime that’s usually associated with other, equally serious crimes. Enterprise corruption occurs when a person who knows of the existence of a criminal enterprise, and is aware of its criminal activities, associates with, participates in or is employed by that enterprise. If you are […]
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Understanding Robbery Laws and Penalties in Staten Island, New York Robbery laws in Staten Island and other areas of New York refer to stealing someone else’s property with the use of force or the threat of force. This differs from theft, which simply refers to the act of stealing another person’s property. Robbery usually takes […]
read moreBest Queens Child Support Lawyer
When parents split, the divorce decree specifies who among the divorced couple will live with the children. The court will also spell out the conditions under which the other parent can see the children. They frequently agree on these arrangements between themselves, either freely or with the assistance of a mediator or an attorney. When […]
read moreBrooklyn Possession of a Weapon Lawyers
Weapons Possession Charges in New York When someone is charged with possession of a weapon in New York, it is a very serious situation. Making a mistake could result in very significant punishment. It’s possible for someone who is found guilty of illegally possessing a weapon to face a mandatory prison sentence. Once a person […]
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New York ACS Investigation Lawyers The prospect of child neglect is a serious matter indeed. In New York City, we have organizations that are focused on investigating any accusations of such a scenario, such as the Administration for Children’s Services. In the best of all worlds, this would ensure that the child’s best interests and […]
read moreStaten Island Tax Evasion Fraud Lawyer
Staten Island Tax Evasion Fraud Lawyers The federal machine starts with a letter. Not the kind you want to see in your mailbox on a Tuesday afternoon when you’re coming home from work in Staten Island. IRS Criminal Investigation made 292 investigative referrals in New York last year, and each one started the same way […]
read moreNYC Compliance instruction Lawyers
If you have found yourself in trouble with the law and being ordered to pay fines or complete community service, you will be subject to compliance instructions. However, time after time, clients of attorneys will fail to do what has been assigned to them. When this occurs, they may go to court without the proper […]
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Criminal Possession of a Firearm Laws in New York Overview of Firearm Laws In the United States, there are hundreds of millions of individuals who legally possess firearms. The State of New York has some of the strictest firearm laws in the country. Beyond the many different New York state laws, there are a variety […]
read moreLate Tax Filing Legal Help Lawyers
Getting Caught Up on Tax Filings Figuring out that you made an error on your taxes can be a nerve racking experience. As soon as you realize that your mistake was simply forgetting to file your taxes, the anxiety may be accompanied by a bit of embarrassment. Now you need help getting caught up on […]
read moreNew York Physical Therapist License Defense Lawyers
New York Physical Therapist License Defense Lawyers Physical therapists provide an invaluable service in helping patients recover from injuries, illnesses, and medical procedures. However, even the most well-intentioned physical therapist can find themselves facing disciplinary action that threatens their license and career. If you are a New York physical therapist who has been accused of […]
read moreNew Jersey Grand Jury Investigations Lawyers
The process of determining whether to formally charge an individual with a crime is an undertaking the New Jersey justice system does not take lightly. One tool state prosecutors have at their disposal are grand juries. The Spodek Law Group invites interested parties to learn what a grand jury is, said entity’s responsibilities and the […]
read moreNYC Assault and Battery Lawyers
Exploring the Labyrinth of Assault and Battery Cases Look, I get it. You’re finding yourself in a pickle, accused of assault and battery in New York City. I’m Todd Spodek from the Spodek Law Group, and I’m here to tell you that you’re not alone. Assault and battery is a serious charge here in the […]
read moreLos Angeles / California Court of Federal Claims Tax Litigation Lawyers
Court of Federal Claims Tax Litigation Lawyers Tax litigation is a process by which people resolve tax disputes with the government, either through a settlement or a trial process. Different courts have different procedures and cover different aspects of tax litigation. If you want to dispute a federal tax bill before you pay it, you […]
read moreNY Penal Law 125.12 – Vehicular Manslaughter
Now it might seem like the law is a bit convoluted and confusing, but it doesn’t always have to be. Vehicular manslaughter in the second degree. In order to be considered guilty of vehicular manslaughter in the second degree, you have to cause the death of another person, and also either operate a vehicle in […]
read moreMan Receives $6M in Malicious Prosecution Settlement
A Tale Of Long Wait for Justice: Derrick Deacon’s Story Gather ’round the table, I’d like to share the riveting story of a man who was entangled in a veritable nightmare. Picture this, Derrick Deacon: more than 24 years behind the bars for a crime he never committed. A murder accusation that flipped his world […]
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