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Manhattan Orders of Protection Attorneys
A restraining order or order of protection is a court document issued meant to keep someone away. These requests are often used in domestic violence situations or when couples are going through a bitter divorce where one party is in fear of their life. They are commonly used against family members, but in some cases, […]
read moreQueens Public Intoxication Lawyers
Public intoxication laws are designed to prevent people from disturbing the public and to remove people who appear to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs to keep them from hurting themselves or anyone else. Some states make public intoxication a crime, whether it is caused by drinking alcohol or using drugs. In most […]
read moreDEA Drug Diversion Lawyers
The Devastating Effects of Drug Diversion on Patients and Society The opioid epidemic has wreaked havoc on communities, causing an upswing in opioid abuse, and leading to an increase in criminal cases involving prescription medications. The government has responded with new laws and stricter oversight, which have far-reaching implications for patients who legitimately need treatment […]
read moreWhat is the procedure for appearance tickets (DAT) in New York?
What is an appearance ticket An appearance ticket is a written notice that’s issued and subscribed by a police officer that directs a designated person to appear in a local criminal court at some future time in connection with their alleged commission of a crime. In essence, if you committed a less serious offense, instead […]
read moreDWI Refusal Hearing Lawyers NYC
WHAT IS A DWI REFUSAL HEARING Regardless of whether it’s right or wrong, if you refuse to submit to a DWI chemical test, your license to drive in NY will be revoked for one year. Within 14 days of your arraignment, the DMV will schedule a refusal hearing. This is a separate hearing from your criminal […]
read moreBrooklyn Order of Protection Lawyers
Here is the formatted article with proper spacing, headings, formatting, and relevant hyperlinks: What is an Order of Protection? In New York, an Order of Protection is obtained with a court order that explains what one individual can and can’t do to another individual. There are times when an Order of Protection doesn’t allow an […]
read moreWhat Happens At Federal Arraignment?
What Is The Arraignment? The federal arraignment is a court hearing after an indictment, complaint, or criminal information is filed in which the defendant is informed of the criminal charges filed and enters a plea. This is the first appearance by the defendant in federal court after the arrest. The arraignment is not a trial. […]
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Facing IRS Investigation: Do You Need a Tax Fraud Lawyer? If there is one thing that strikes fear in the hearts of people, it’s having the Internal Revenue Service place them under investigation for tax fraud. When this happens, the IRS will do anything to gain an indictment and conviction. In fact, in 2015 the […]
read moreQueens Criminal Summons and Queens Criminal Court
Queens Criminal Summons Queens Criminal Summons and Queens Summons Court Address: 120-55 Queens Blvd Kew Gardens, NY 11415 The Queens Summons Court is not located at Queens Criminal Court but across the street in the Borough Hall building. The Queens Summons Court is the Court that deals with Criminal Summons. Criminal Summons are also referred […]
read moreNYC Arson Defense Lawyers
Accused of Arson? Get Legal Help from Criminal Defense Attorneys Are you being investigated, or accused, of committing arson? As most people know – Arson is when you explode, or burn, a dwelling or the surroundings of a space. Arson can apply to both commercial and residential buildings. If you do arson in connection with […]
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New York Dental License Defense Lawyers: We Protect Your Career and Reputation If you’re a dentist in New York, being investigated, we can help. As a dentist in New York, your license is your livelihood. You’ve spent so many years training and building your dental practice, and any threat to your license can be devastating. It could result in financial, reputational, or […]
read moreExtradition 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 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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 moreNY Penal Law 190 Bribery of Public Servants
In this post in our ongoing series where we look at New York’s penal law, we’re going to tackle the various crimes that are covered under bribery of public servants. So let’s get started with bribery in the third degree. Bribery in the third degree. You’re guilty of this crime when you confer some kind […]
read moreDUI – DWI Conditional License Lawyers
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) can issue a conditional driver’s license to a qualified driver whose New York license has been revoked or suspended due to a drug- or alcohol-related offense, most commonly DWI. A conditional license is not granted automatically; if your license has been suspended, you must apply for a […]
read moreNYC Procurement Fraud Lawyers
Understanding the False Claims Act and Government Procurement Fraud The False Claims Act was passed in 1863, and was expanded in 1986. The False Claims Act punishes individuals, and businesses, who attempted to defraud the government through false billing of goods and services. Our NYC procurement fraud attorneys provide concierge service, and experienced representation, in […]
read moreDEA Voluntary Registration Surrenders Defense
Voluntarily surrendering your DEA registration is an absurd thought. Many healthcare practitioners do exactly this, every year. Their voluntary surrender happens after a DEA inspection, or a raid by the DEA. The healthcare provider is scared, and fears additional consequences. Voluntarily surrendering your DEA registration can cause additional consequences. Healthcare professionals are told that if they […]
read moreNYC Money Muling Lawyers
Money Muling Lawyers A “money mule” is the term given to an individual who transfers stolen goods or money. In most cases, money mules are unknowingly tricked into accepting funds from accounts without the account owner’s authorization, or they unwittingly deposit a fake check into an account at a financial institution. Sometimes, money mules are […]
read moreManhattan Criminal Lawyers
Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney in New York City Criminal convictions can be very damaging to the life of a defendant, especially when charges are filed against generally law-abiding individuals who are caught in a bad place at a bad time and cannot negotiate a settlement to the issue. Police officials regularly file charges or […]
read moreStaten Island LGBT Same Sex Divorce Lawyers
Why You Need a Skilled Same-Sex Divorce Lawyer in New York Same-sex marriage was legalized by the Supreme Court in June 2015, but New York was ahead of the times on this matter. It enacted the same legislation back in 2011, and ever since then, couples who want to end their union have had a […]
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