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People Vs Joseph Amico

Covered by NYDaily News. Las Vegas man accused of threatening a prominent attorney and making vile remarks.

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People Vs. Anna Sorokin

Covered by New York Times, and other outlets. Fake heiress accused of conning the city’s wealthy, and has an HBO special being made about her.

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People Vs. Genevieve Sabourin

Accused of stalking Alec Baldwin. The case garnered nationwide attention, with USAToday, NYPost, and other media outlets following it closely.

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Juror who prompted calls for new Ghislaine Maxwell trial turns to lawyer who defended Anna Sorokin.

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WE PROVIDE WHITE GLOVE SERVICE TO CLIENTS
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The Spodek Law Group understands how delicate high-profile cases can be, and has a strong track record of getting positive outcomes. Our lawyers service a clientele that is nationwide. With offices in both LA and NYC, and cases all across the country - Spodek Law Group is a top tier law firm.

Todd Spodek is a second generation attorney with immense experience. He has many years of experience handling 100’s of tough and hard to win trials. He’s been featured on major news outlets, such as New York Post, Newsweek, Fox 5 New York, South China Morning Post, Insider.com, and many others.

In 2022, Netflix released a series about one of Todd’s clients: Anna Delvey/Anna Sorokin.

Why Clients Choose Spodek Law Group

The reason is simple: clients want white glove service, and lawyers who can win. Every single client who works with the Spodek Law Group is aware that the attorney they hire could drastically change the outcome of their case. Hiring the Spodek Law Group means you’re taking your future seriously. Our lawyers handle cases nationwide, ranging from NYC to LA. Our philosophy is fair and simple: our nyc criminal lawyers only take on clients who we know will benefit from our services.

We’re selective about the clients we work with, and only take on cases we know align with our experience – and where we can make a difference. This is different from other law firms who are not invested in your success nor care about your outcome.

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SNAP Violation Charge Letters

SNAP is a program that was set up by the federal government in order to make sure that people in the United States have access to the calories they need to survive. This is one of the most widely used of all such programs. Government officials have created this program with the intention of serving the public in a direct way. The program is intended for one thing and one thing only: to make sure that recipients can purchase food. Recipients must follow certain regulations once they get access to the program. That means that each recipient needs to know what is allowable under the terms of the program and what is not.

Participants have an ally in this process. All retailers who agree to accept this form of payment from people must also agree to the terms required under law. They agree to accept payment in return for goods that are paid for by the federal government. That means that all retailers need to know how to navigate this highly complicated system. Retailers must make sure that any food stamps they accept are only used for the allowed products under the terms of the program. Close attention to detail is imperative when operating under this program. If there are violations, the retailer can expect a response from the federal government quickly.

The Violation Charge Letter

Retailers who make the decision to accept SNAP payments should keep in mind they will be monitored over time. Officials at the federal government want to make sure that all funds are used as intended. That means that the retailer must abide by the terms of use. For example, it means that each retailer has to agree to train their employees in how to work with the program. They must provide all of their employees with access to training materials designed to help them figure out what is allowable under the program and what is not. For instance, the store’s employees must be aware that food stamps cannot be exchanged for cash. They are also not allowed to be used in order to pay for items such as alcohol and tobacco. The retailer also must agree to make sure all payments are not applied to items like plastic forks that do not fall in the category of applicable items.

If the government suspects the retailer is not abiding by the requirements, they may issue what is known as a SNAP violation charge letter. This letter is not just a formality. It is a serious, complicated legal document. The letter will detail exactly what kind of violations the government believes the store owner has allowed in their store. There are typically allegations such as trafficking or allowing the recipient to get cash in return for handing over their food stamps to the store owner. A store owner may also be charged with other kinds of violations.

Sometimes a store owner is charged with allowing recipients who are not authorized to use the food stamps to use them. They can also be charged with selling tobacco or alcohol to underaged minors. Violations range from the relative minor to the very serious. For example, if the store owner has accidentally allowed someone to buy paper plates or hot food that is not allowed, that is considered a minor violation. A minor violation may mean the store is unable to accept food stamps for a few weeks. On the other hand, a store owner may be charged with a much more serious violation such as selling firearms in return for food stamps. This charge can result in having the store owner’s access to food stamps revoked permanently. The store owner may also be facing heavy fines for allowing the violation to happen in the first place.

The federal government has agents who are charged with investigating potential violations of SNAP laws. They may appear in your shop as ordinary participants in the program. However, they are there to find out if you are violation of laws governing food stamp use. An undercover agent can spot all sorts of violations. Any such violations will be listed in the charge letter. Keep in mind the charge letter is a serious document. The first part of the list is a cover letter that states you are under formal investigation by the authorities either for misusing food stamps personally or allowing violations to take place on the grounds of your store. It is an indication that you are under investigation. All charges will be listed in great detail.

Responding to Charges

Any kind of SNAP violation comes with penalties. These penalties may include fines as well as temporary disqualification from accepting any form of SNAP payments. A retailer may not be allowed to accept payments for a month or more. The more serious violations mean the retailer cannot agree to accept payments for years. This can be a serious disadvantage for many reasons. For example, many people rely on this form of help to provide up to half or more of their weekly food budget. If you can’t accept the payments, the recipient will head to another place that can do so.

Fighting charges of this kind should be done quickly. A retail store owner has only ten days to respond to the terms listed in the letter. The letter is an indication that officials in the federal government intend to research your participation in the program and throw you out of it. That is why you’re going to need someone at your side who gets it. You’ll need someone who knows how to respond to such charges and make them go away. Good legal counsel is essential.

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