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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.

Faced 10+ Years in Prison

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.

Faced 3+ Years in Prison

People Vs. Genevieve Sabourin

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

Faced Potential Charges

Ghislaine Maxwell Juror

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 Lawyers

Ensuring Access to Food: Understanding SNAP

Over the past few decades, the American people have made the decision that all Americans have the right to have enough to eat. In doing so, the public has also made the decision to create programs that offer funds to those who are in need so they can eat. Americans who are in need of money to pay for food can apply to a program known as SNAP. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program allows qualified applicants to receive money they can use at retailers all over the country.

Understanding SNAP Benefits

The cards carry a set amount of money each month that is given to recipients. Recipients are allowed to spend that money at the retailer of their choice. Each cardholder faces certain restrictions when it comes to the kind of food they can purchase with the card. It is up the person getting the funds and the store owner to make sure the cards are used as directed. When the cards aren’t used as required by the terms of the program, the retailer can face sanctions from government officials.

Snap requirements are set forth in advance. The federal government governs the program as a whole. Program officials also allow each state to make their own rules when it comes to snap. Each state can impose certain regulations. For example, they might decide to allow only a certain amount of money per person or to decide that only certain people can qualify. They can also limit the amount of time someone can get access to the program as well as the refusing the purchase of certain specific items. All individuals making use of their program need to know what states and the federal government requires of them. The same is true of stores that take these payment.

Payments and other rules can be deeply confusing. Not only that, but the rules are not set in stone. Changes are common. All retailers need to keep track of these potential changes. Retailers also need to let their employees know all regulations related to the use of this program. A store owner must provide training to those who are involved in some way at the store’s site. Store owners who violate the terms of this program are in danger of being sanctioned. Sanctions may include temporary suspension of the right to accept SNAP in their stores. If the store owner has been particularly negligent in violating the terms of the program, the store owner may face further problems. They might even be barred from accepting EBT cards forever. You cannot sell things like liquor, glass bongs, or red wine, tequila

Defending Against SNAP Violations

For many retailer, especially those who are serving an under served population, snap is a useful tool. Cards allow their clients to pay for food they might not have been able to afford otherwise. The cards also allow the retailer to make plans, introduce new items to their stores and keep the cash flow going even in times of economic crisis. The retailer who is facing the potential loss of this form of payment may suffer economic losses. They might need to fire workers and even need to close stores. Given the fact that snap is a linchpin of so many retailers, every single employer should be aware of what can happen if company officials are unable to use this form of payment. It can be easy to make mistakes with the use of snap payments. The rules are not always clear in each circumstance.

Responding to Allegations

Those who are accused of any kind of violation of the program are sent a letter letting them know of the accusations. This letter carries a significant penalty. It leaves the retailer with only ten days to respond to any charges. During that time, they need to contact officials and begin the process of refuting the charges. If the charges are not refuted during this time, officials can face the loss of a significant chunk of their revenues. This is why is imperative to work with a legal professional. Mustering a strong defense must be done within the time frame set out by the letter.

A store owner can provide evidence of their compliance with the terms of the program in the past as well as at present. The store owner can also engage in other efforts that show how they have worked with employees to ensure employees know the terms of the program and how they must be enforced. For the store owner, having a violation defense lawyer on their side is so useful. It means having someone who has what it takes to ensure that the feds and all other governing bodies are informed of the store owner’s rights.

Lawyers can speak with officials on behalf of their clients. They can write official letters in response to any charges using accepted, legal language to defend the accused. Retailers are allowed to speak in front of public officials. They are allowed to bring in evidence that shows what they have done to adhere to all rules required when they agreed to accept snap payments. A lawyer can represent the person in front of that hearing as it unfolds. The lawyer can also help the accused prepare legal testimony to ensure they are confident and ready before the hearing takes place.

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