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Federal Sex Tourism Charges: International Travel Violations
If federal agents just questioned you about international travel—or worse, seized your passport and devices at the border—you’re facing charges that carry up to 30 years in federal prison and lifetime registration, even if what you did was legal in that country. The PROTECT Act changed everything in 2003, giving federal prosecutors the power to charge U.S. citizens for […]
read moreFederal Online Threats: Interstate Communication Threats
If the FBI just called about your online posts—or worse, showed up at your door with questions about “interstate threatening communications”—you’re facing charges that changed completely after the Supreme Court’s Counterman decision in 2023, and most lawyers haven’t caught up yet. The prosecutors are using a playbook that’s literally evolving as we speak, targeting everything from […]
read moreFederal Revenge Porn Charges: Non-Consensual Pornography
If the FBI just contacted you about revenge porn—or you discovered your intimate images online across state lines—you’re facing federal charges that didn’t even exist until May 2025, when the Take It Down Act revolutionized how prosecutors attacks these cases. The evidence against you is comprised of digital files which prosecutors will use to secure a conviction. […]
read moreFederal RICO Charges Explained: Defending Racketeering Cases
Federal RICO Charges Defense Guide The FBI just left a business card at your office – and everything you do in the next 72 hours will determine whether you spend the next 87 months in federal prison. Look, I’m not trying to scare you. Actually, wait – that’s exactly what I’m doing. Because if federal […]
read moreFederal Drug Conspiracy Minimum Sentences: 10 Year and 20 Year Mandatory Terms
Federal Drug Conspiracy Minimum Sentences: 10 Year and 20 Year Mandatory Terms The federal prosecutor just told you that your facing a 20-year mandatory minimum for drug conspiracy—even though you personally only handled a few hundred grams. How is that even possible? I mean, look—your sitting there thinking you was involved in something relatively small, […]
read moreFederal Drug Diversion Charges: Healthcare Provider Defense
Federal Drug Diversion Charges: Healthcare Provider Defense The DEA badge hits you’re desk at 7 AM—your medical practice is under federal investigation for drug diversion, and everything you built over decades are now at risk. If your reading this, you’re likely facing the most terrifying situation a healthcare provider can face: federal agents has seized […]
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Federal Drug Conspiracy Minimum Sentences: 10 Year and 20 Year Mandatory Terms Welcome to the Spodek Law Group. This article is about federal drug conspiracy minimum sentences, what they mean, and what the implications are for you and your life. None of this is simple stuff. It’s federal law, and it’s complicated. The consequences are […]
read moreSafety Valve vs. Substantial Assistance
Welcome to the Spodek Law Group. This article is about Safety Valves. Our goal is to educate you about them, so you know what it entails. Your facing a mandatory minimum sentence in federal court—5 years, 10 years, maybe even 20 years—and your lawyer just told you there’s two ways to reduce it. One requires […]
read moreFederal Drug Possession Intent to Distribute
Federal agents found drugs in you’re car during a traffic stop. They searched your house and discovered a scale, some plastic baggies, and $3,200 in cash. Now your facing federal possession with intent to distribute charges under 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)—even though you never sold nothing to nobody. How can prosecutors charge you with distribution […]
read morePost Arrest Procedures
They just arrested you — right now — and the next 48 hours determines everything about you’re future. Federal agents doesn’t wait, prosecutors won’t give you time to think, and every single thing you do or say in these first moments become evidence that can send you to prison for many, many years. Based off Salinas v. Texas, even […]
read moreWyoming PPP Loan Fraud Lawyer
Wyoming PPP Loan Fraud Lawyers: Protecting Local Businesses from Federal PPP Fraud Prosecution The Wyoming PPP Nightmare – When Federal Agents Knocks at Your Door When federal agents knocks on your door in Cheyenne, or when a FBI agent calls your business in Casper, or when you recieve that grand jury subpoena at your ranch […]
read moreArrested at Work by Federal Agents
Arrested at Work by Federal Agents: What You Need to Know Right Now If you was arrested at work by federal agents, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed and scared right now. Between you and I, this is one of the most humiliating things that can happen to someone irregardless of whether you done anything wrong or […]
read moreMissouri PPP Loan Fraud Lawyers – Federal Defense
Welcome to Spodek Law Group. This article is about PPP loan fraud in Missouri. If you’re accused of PPP loan fraud, or you suspect you might be under investigation – it’s time to speak to our attorneys and get a risk free consultation. There is a 10 year statute of limitations when it comes to […]
read moreMontana PPP Loan Fraud Lawyers
Montana PPP Loan Fraud Lawyers You recieved a letter from the SBA Office of Inspector General which was different then what you expected based off youre previous experience irregardless. Many many Montana business owners dont realize loan forgiveness didnt end youre criminal exposure irregardless. Many many borrowers think forgiveness meant safety which it didnt irregardless. […]
read moreNJ PPP Loan Fraud Lawyers
NJ PPP Loan Fraud Lawyers You’re in New Jersey—which means you’re in one of only five COVID-19 Fraud Strike Force districts in the entire country. That’s not a coincidence. That’s why the FBI showed up at your door. That’s why you got a target letter from the District of New Jersey. That’s why your forgiven […]
read moreLos Angeles PPP Loan Fraud Lawyers
If your on this page, you’re in trouble. Federal trouble. In Los Angeles – which makes it worse. You received a PPP loan during the pandemic, maybe you’re loan was forgiven two, three years ago, you thought it was over. You was wrong. Now in 2025 – the FBI contacted you, or the SBA sent […]
read moreSuffolk County Employment Immigration Lawyers
This is Spodek Law Group. Todd Spodek, our founding attorney and second-generation criminal defender, built this firm on fifty years of family legal tradition. Todays article covers employment-based immigration for Suffolk County businesses and foreign workers seeking work authorization. If your company needs to sponsor employees or you need help with H-1B visas, green cards, […]
read moreWhen Should I Hire a Lawyer for My EIDL Loan Problems?
Welcome to the Spodek Law Group. This article, prepared by our federal defense team, addresses a question we hear constantly: when should I actually hire a lawyer for EIDL loan problems? Todd Spodek, our founding partner and a second-generation criminal defense attorney, has defended over 200 SBA loan casesfrom simple payment issues to federal fraud […]
read moreHow Much Does a PPP Fraud Defense Attorney Cost?
This is Spodek Law Group. Todd Spodek, our founding attorney and second-generation criminal defender, built this firm on fifty years of family legal tradition. Today’s article answers the question everyone facing PPP fraud charges wants to know: What will it actually cost to defend yourself? If you received a target letter, got arrested, or are under investigation […]
read moreQueens, NY Asylum Lawyers
Queens, NY Asylum Lawyers Todd Spodek, second-generation attorney and founder of Spodek Law Group, leads our teams fifty years of combined legal experience. This article examines asylum law in Queens, New York, where thousands of immigrants seek protection every year. If your facing deportation proceedings or need to file for asylum, we understand the fear […]
read moreWhat PPP Partial Forgiveness Really Means
Welcome to the Spodek Law Group. This article by Spodek Law, is about the SBA, and partial forgiveness when it comes to your PPP loan. If you have questions, and are worried about a possible criminal investigation, read our article. Todd Spodek, our founding partner, is a second generation criminal defense attorney. Spodek Law has […]
read moreSBA Says I’m Ineligible for Forgiveness
SBA Says I’m Ineligible for Forgiveness: What Now? Spodek Law Group, is a second-generation criminal defense law firm with over 40 years of combined experience defending federal investigations and white-collar prosecutions. Led by Todd Spodek – a prominent attorney which represented Anna Delvey (the fake heiress from Netflix’s Inventing Anna series directed by Shonda Rhimes), […]
read moreFederal Fingerprint Evidence Defense
Spodek Law Group, a second-generation criminal defense law firm, defends federal cases where fingerprints are the government’s primary evidence. We seen many of these cases end with dismissals or acquittals when we challenged how evidence was collected, analyzed, and presented. Todd Spodek brings federal criminal defense experience challenging forensic evidence including fingerprints in federal district […]
read moreArrested At Work By Federal Agents
Arrested at Work by Federal Agents Spodek Law Group, is a second-generation criminal defense law firm with over 40 years of combined experience handling the most serious federal investigations. Led by Todd Spodek – a prominent attorney who represented Anna Delvey (featured on Netflix 2022 series directed by Shonda Rhimes), the Ghislaine Maxwell juror, and […]
read moreFederal Detention Pending Appeal: Staying Out During Appeal
Spodek Law Group, is a premier, and award winning federal criminal defense law firm with offices throughout NYC and nationwide reach. Our team has experience dealing with some of the toughest federal appellate cases in the country. Todd Spodek—a second-generation criminal defense attorney with many, many years of federal experience—has represented high-profile clients like Anna […]
read moreUndercover Agent Approached Me
At Spodek Law Group, we been defending federal criminal cases for many, many years—over 40 years as a second-generation law firm with more than four decades of combined experience handling the most serious federal investigations. Led by Todd Spodek—who represented high-profile federal defendants including Anna Delvey (featured on Netflix) and was handling cases covered by […]
read moreBorrowed PPP Loan for Non-Existent Business: Defense Options
Spodek Law Group has defended PPP fraud cases for over 40 years as a second-generation, and premier law firm – we understand federal investigations. And we understand what you’re facing right now. Led by Todd Spodek, who represented high-profile clients like Anna Delvey featured on Netflix and Ghislaine Maxwell, we know the DOJ’s playbook when […]
read moreFederal Search Warrant Execution
At Spodek Law Group, we’ve defended federal criminal cases for over 40 years as a second-generation, and premier criminal defense law firm based out of NYC. We understand how federal cases work. And how federal search warrants – are just the start of a formal federal investigation. Often, the outcome has already been decided. Led […]
read moreFederal Bank Robbery Defense Lawyers
Spodek Law Group, is a second-generation criminal defense law firm with over 40 years of combined experience. Our team – many of whom are top rated criminal defense attorneys – has experience dealing with some of the toughest federal cases in the country. Todd Spodek, our managing partner, is a prominent attorney who represented Anna […]
read moreFederal Carjacking Charges Defense Lawyers
At Spodek Law Group, we’ve defended federal carjacking cases under 18 USC 2119 for over 40 years as a second generation criminal defense law firm based out of NYC. Led by Todd Spodek, who handled high profile federal cases including Anna Delvey — featured on Netflix — and represented the juror in the Ghislaine Maxwell […]
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