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New York Penal Code 221.55: Criminal sale of marijuana in the first degree

Americans love to debate whether marijuana should be legal in the United States. While several states are moving in that direction, the sale of marijuana is illegal in New York. In fact, criminal sale of marijuana in the first degree is the most serious of New York’s crimes against the sale of marijuana. The offense […]

New York Wholesale Liquor License Lawyers

If you’re here, it’s because you’re dealing with a wholesale liquor license issue—or worse, you’re on the verge of losing it. At Spodek Law Group, we understand how big of a threat that is to your business. Spodek Law Group is a premier, and award-winning, defense law firm with offices throughout Long Island NYC. Our […]

NYC Trading Without Permission Lawyers

Has Your Broker Made a Transaction Without Your Consent? Hire Trading Without Permission Lawyers According to the Securities Exchange Commission, unauthorized trading includes all trades that a broker makes on behalf of a customer without his or her authorization. There are only some limited circumstances when your financial broker can make trades in your account […]

Food Stamp Administrative Disqualification Hearings

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a form of government assistance designed to help households with low incomes put food on their tables. Often referred to as food stamps, the program today typically uses EBT cards rather than the books of stamps used in previous decades. Grounds for […]

NYC Postnuptial Lawyers

How to Find the Best Postnuptial Agreement Lawyers in New York City For married couples in New York seeking to alter their financial arrangements post-wedding, hiring experienced counsel to draft a postnuptial agreement is crucial. Also known as postnups, these legally binding contracts allow spouses to redefine things like asset division and spousal support in […]

NY Physical Therapist License Defense Lawyer

There are many people who go into the field of medicine in order to help people. However, often times one mistake can really affect a person’s career. There are a lot of people in medicine who have had to spend a lot of time and money fighting a legal case. Anyone who has ever been […]

Federal Whistleblower Attorneys

In 1989, the Whistleblower Protection Act (WPA) was implemented to shield federal whistleblower employees from retaliation for exposing governmental waste, illegality and corruption. Such repercussions could include discrimination against whistleblowers who apply for federal jobs or pay cuts, demotions or replacement for whistleblowers who are federal employees. Whistleblower Protection Act (WPA) A whistleblower is someone […]

NY Foreign Bank Account Report Attorneys

NY FBAR Attorneys New York based attorneys with Spodek Law Group PC represent US residents in matters involving the Foreign Bank Account Report regulations anywhere in the country. We have represented numerous clients accused by the IRS of failing to file a foreign bank account report. Many American citizens keep foreign bank accounts for business […]

Multiple Bidding Auction Fraud Lawyers

Action Fraud on Online Auction Websites Action fraud poses a significant challenge on online auction platforms like eBay. Statistics reveal that approximately 25 percent of all fraud complaints reported to the Internet Crime Complaint Center involve allegations of online auction fraud. Both sellers and buyers can find themselves entangled in such fraudulent activities. Understanding Multiple […]

How Does Cooperating with the Federal Government Work?

What Happens If You Cooperate With the Federal Government Are you facing federal drug charges? If so, you can potentially reduce your sentence or be granted immunity from prosecution by exposing the criminal activities that you and your accomplices are being charged with. Whether it’s accomplice testimony, becoming an informant or turning state’s evidence, you’ll […]

Understanding a SCRAM bracelet in relation to NY DWI charges

Understanding a SCRAM bracelet in relation to NY DWI charges.A SCRAM device is an alcohol-monitoring bracelet. It usually comes up as part of an application for a defendant’s release on his or her own recognizance or as a condition of probation in criminal cases for drunk driving. However, they can come up in other cases. […]

Brooklyn Public Intoxication Lawyers

Public Intoxication Laws in Brooklyn and New York In Brooklyn and the rest of New York, public intoxication is defined in more specific terms than many other areas of the country. While many other jurisdictions equate intoxication with drunkenness, the laws found in the New York penal code draw distinctions between being drunk from alcohol […]

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 […]

Sentencing For Federal Drug Crimes In New York

NYC Federal Drug Crimes Lawyers Drug Schedules There are five schedules of drugs subject to control under the federal law. The schedules are designated I, II, III, IV and V, respectively. The law provides different penalties and regulatory provisions, depending in part upon the schedule in which a drug is listed. The tightest controls and […]

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 […]

How is DNA and Fingerprint Evidence used?

DNA evidence is still fairly new in the world of criminal cases, and it’s changed the entire landscape of the law. Since DNA evidence was introduced, it’s helped to free inmates innocent of crimes from jail. It’s been used to convict people of crimes they were not convicted for in the past due to lack […]

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. […]

DEA Drug Diversion Defenses and DEA Drug Diversion Reporting

What Happens if I Give Up My DEA Registration? The DEA’s voluntary surrender process is designed to allow healthcare providers to give up their registration in exchange for avoiding a formal hearing. It’s a way for the DEA to avoid having to prove its case against you in court. And, in many cases, it’s also […]

Queens County Postnuptial Agreement Lawyers

Finding the Right Postnuptial Agreement Attorney in Queens County, NY Navigating a postnuptial agreement in Queens County, NY can feel overwhelming for couples seeking to protect assets while maintaining harmony. The complex legal and financial considerations involved make working with an experienced local attorney essential. But not all lawyers handle postnups with the discretion and […]

NJ Criminal Lawyers

Should You Plead or Go to Trial on Criminal Charges in Federal Court?

Negotiating Plea Deals in Federal Cases If you are charged with a federal crime, you have the option of negotiating a plea deal or taking your case to trial. In a vast majority of federal cases, defendants opt to plead guilty as opposed to letting a jury decide their fates. According to Pew Research, only […]

Federal Grand Jury Target Letters

Navigating Federal Target Letters and Grand Jury Investigations What is a Target Letter? The moment you open your mailbox and find a target letter staring back at you, fear and uncertainty may grip your heart. But fear not, as there is a way to navigate the treacherous waters of a federal investigation. And that way […]

Staten Island Murder Defense Lawyers

Understanding Murder Charges and Defenses in Staten Island, New York Types of Murder and Punishments Murder is the killing of another person, and it’s illegal in Staten Island. It’s also illegal across the world, and it’s not something people can commit without going to jail. It’s one of the worst criminal offenses imaginable, and it’s […]

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 […]

Best Schenectady Criminal Lawyers

Understanding Criminal Defense and Federal Criminal Charges Potential Consequences of Criminal Charges There could be many potential negative consequences that stem from being charged and convicted with a crime. You could face jail time, fines, and the loss of driving or voting privileges. In some cases, a criminal charge could lead to a job loss […]

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 […]

Brooklyn Criminal Deportation Lawyers

Brooklyn is one of the most modern of places. From what was once a small community by the shore, today Brooklynites set many trends for the rest of the country and indeed the rest of the world. Many people find Brooklyn a place for hipsters and all those who wish to be on the cutting […]

FINRA Enforcement Defense Lawyers

The Spodek Law Group: Premier FINRA Enforcement Defense Lawyers The Spodek Law Group is a premier and service-driven FINRA enforcement defense law firm. Our attorneys understand how difficult this process is, and that you need an experienced law firm to help you. We regularly advise individuals and companies regarding FINRA compliance. Importance of FINRA Enforcement […]