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When You See the Government’s Evidence Against You

Navigating Federal Criminal Charges: Understanding the Discovery Process Are you facing federal criminal charges but want to know what evidence the government has? Learn when you will see the government’s evidence and how you can use it to defend your case from our expert federal criminal defense attorneys. Understanding Your Situation What to Do if […]

NYC Wire Transfer Schemes Lawyers

Wire Transfer Fraud: Penalties and Defenses More than $600 trillion was moved via wire transfer in 2012 alone, and more than 130 million wire transfers occur annually. Although the majority of these transfers go through with no complications, some of these transactions are considered fraudulent by the U.S. government. Statistics show that as many as […]

What are the rules regarding indictments in New York?

Indictment An indictment’s a written accusation by a grand jury that’s filed with a superior court which charges someone with the commission of a crime, or with the commission of two or more crimes. The term indictment includes a superior court information. Superior Court Information A superior court information’s a written accusation by a DA […]

New York Penal Law § 145.30: When Posting Ads Becomes a Crime

New York Penal Law § 145.30: When Posting Ads Becomes a Crime If you’ve ever walked through NYC,you’ve seen it everywhere – posters on construction sites, stickers on lamp posts, flyers taped to subway entrances. Most people don’t know that under New York Penal Law § 145.30, posting advertisements without permission is actually a crime. […]

NJ Criminal Lawyers

What Is the Burden of Proof in Federal Criminal Cases?

The Burden of Proof in Federal Criminal Cases In any federal criminal case, it is the responsibility of the prosecutor to bear the burden of proof. The government must demonstrate that the defendant committed the crime. In a criminal case, guilt must be proven “beyond a reasonable doubt.” Beyond a Reasonable Doubt in a Federal […]

NYC Forex Fraud Lawyers

Understanding Forex Fraud Charges and Penalties Forex involves trading one or more currencies against each other in an effort to profit from the rise or fall in their value. There are many ways in which you may invest in Forex, and some choose to make short-term trades while others choose to take long-term positions. However, […]

NY controlled substance law

In our ongoing series of posts we’ve taken a look at a variety of laws in the New York penal code, and in the process we’ve stripped away a lot of the confusing legalese that’s involved in order to get at the meaning behind the words and really understand what each of the definitions and […]

What is the Difference Between Whole Blood and Serum Blood?

When it comes to forensics and criminal investigations, sometimes blood samples are collected at the scene of a crime. Blood is also collected in other settings as well. If someone is pulled over by a police officer and suspected of driving under the influence, the officer might require this person submit to a blood alcohol […]

NYC Asset Forfeiture Lawyers

Asset Forfeiture: A Ruthless Process Asset forfeiture is a ruthless process through which state and federal governments confiscate – and seek to permanently take – private property, such as cash, bank accounts, estate properties, vehicles, or other personal property. The government takes away everything from a person. There are hundreds, thousands, of federal and state […]

NYC Cross-Border Fraud Lawyers

The advent of the internet and the rise of social media has made communication across countries much easier. But it has also enabled a rise in scams perpetrated across national borders that can cost unwitting or confused consumers thousands of dollars. Known as cross-border fraud, this phenomenon takes a number of forms. The end result, […]

New York Family Law Attorneys: Fighting for You Like Family

Navigating Family Law in New York: A Guide Introduction Going through a divorce can be a difficult time for everyone involved. On top of the stress and tension that comes with co-parenting with a former partner, the legal process can add mounds of paperwork to your already too-busy schedule. With more than 40 years of […]

NYC Stock Broker Fraud Lawyers

Wall Street and Securities Fraud Laws in NYC NYC is the epicenter of the USA when it comes to finances. Wall Street banks in NYC are blamed by the media, and court opinion, for the crisis of 2008. New laws, regulations, restrictions, and obligations have been placed on the banking industry as a result. Violations […]

Manhattan Child Custody Lawyers

Manhattan Child Custody Lawyers – How to Find the Best Attorney for Your Case Going through a custody dispute in New York City is stressful for any parent. But with an experienced Manhattan child custody lawyer guiding you, the process doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Whether you’re seeking sole or joint legal and physical […]

NYC Family Offense Petition Attorney

When certain criminal or dangerous acts are committed between direct or indirect relatives or individuals with an intimate relationship, these acts fall under what’s called a family offense. In addition to filing criminal charges, family offense victims have the right to file a family offense petition to seek relief from their perpetrator(s.) This petition outlines […]

Retail Food Stamp Trafficking Lawyers

No one wants to collect food stamps, and no one wants to be on welfare. Most people do that as a result of desperation. They engage in doing whatever they do because all the available options are exhausted. If you are like most of the people who are on the government programs for assistance, then […]

First Amendment of the Constitution

The United States Constitution, originally drafted by the founding fathers in 1787, was the foundation for the world’s first true democracy. As profoundly visionary as the document was, it wasn’t perfect. While it defined what the democratically elected government was authorized to do, it did not define what it wasn’t authorized to do. Bill of […]

New York Doctor License Defense Lawyers

NEW YORK DOCTOR LICENSE DEFENSE LAWYER AS SEEN ON TV Over 50 Years Of Combined Experience When doctors in New York face investigationsm or charges, it can be scary. If you’re a doctor, you worked hard for your license and now a regulatory body is threatening to take it away from you. Now – you […]

What Should You Do If You’ve Been Convicted Of A Federal Crime

If you or your loved one gets convicted in a federal court, you may be at cross-end on your next step. The passing of a guilty verdict can be shocking and crushing. After spending so much time preparing and presenting your case, getting a guilty verdict can be profoundly disorienting. Most people in such a […]

Will a Red Light Camera Ticket Affect My Driving Record?

Effect of Red Light Camera Tickets on Driving Record When you came home from work the other day, you were excited to check out your new magazines. However, instead of seeing that glossy cover with all of the intriguing pictures, you were greeted by a red light camera ticket. Now, you are wondering if this […]

IRS COLLECTIONS LAWYERS

IRS collections is a term taxpayers dread to hear. It means that you owe the IRS money and it’s time to pay up. For taxpayers who have plenty of money to live on, this might not be such a big deal. For those taxpayers who are going to need more time to pay their taxes, […]

Queens Child Visitation Lawyers

Navigating the complexities of child custody and visitation in Queens Family Court can be a daunting task, especially during a divorce. However, it is essential for parents to understand their legal rights and the factors that come into play when determining the best interests of a child. At the heart of child custody and visitation […]

Oig Subpoenas Lawyers

 As the founding partner of Spodek Law Group, I’ve seen my fair share of Office of Inspector General (OIG) subpoenas. And let me tell you, they‘re no walk in the park.These subpoenas, they come at you like a freight train, demanding documents, emails, financial records—you name it. It’s enough to make even the most seasoned healthcare professional break out in a cold sweat. But, here’s the thing, you can’t just ignore […]

NYC Misrepresentations Lawyers

Since its inception in September 1995, eBay has provided a way for millions of people to transact with each other. However, almost as soon as the site began, reports of fraud started to surface. Although the online auction site takes steps to protect sellers and buyers from fraudulent behavior, scams still take place on the […]

NY Penal Law 158 Welfare Fraud

We’re continuing our look at New York’s penal laws with today’s post that’ll be covering welfare fraud. Before we get into the actual charges involved, it’ll be useful to go over some of the definitions so everything becomes a little clearer. Definitions; presumption; limitation. By public benefit card, we mean any kind of medical assistance […]

What is the commencement of action in local criminal court in New York?

How Criminal Cases Start in New York Local Criminal Courts  An action regarding a crime is first commenced by filing an accusatory instrument with a criminal court. If more than one instrument is filed in the course of the same crime, action commences when the first instrument is filed. The only way a criminal action […]

North Dakota Federal Attorneys Lawyers

There’s one reason you’re on this website: you need an elite federal criminal defense law firm. Whether you find yourself unexpectedly ensnared in a government investigation, or facing charges for alleged misconduct – the path forward is complex, fraught with pitfalls. You require attorneys of exceptional caliber, armed with expertise honed over decades of hard-won […]

New York Penal Code 120.13: Menacing in the first degree

New York Penal Code 120.13: Menacing in the first degree Menacing is one of the most common crimes that involve doing an action that places an immediate person in fear of death or physical injury. For you to be charged with the menacing crime, you don’t have to inflict any physical injury. Under the New […]

NYC HRA Attorney

If you are under investigation by NYC HRA for SNAP fraud or Medicaid/Health Insurance fraud, you need to speak with the Joseph Potashnik and Associates PC, where we have some of the best know HRA Investigations defense lawyers in New York. What Are HRA Investigations NYC HRA’s Bureau of Fraud Investigations is an Human Resources […]