Generally speaking, being under federal investigation does not bar you from travel, domestic, interstate, or international, and you generally do not need to surrender your passport in order to avoid criminal liability. However, when…
Are There Any Exceptions to the General Rule? Are There Exceptions to the General Rule for Foreign Travel? Can I Travel If There Is an Active Warrant? Does a Search Warrant Prohibit Interstate or…
In most cases, interviewing with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is completely voluntary. If it isn’t, it is generally because a federal agent has presented legal process that requires participation. Unless you are…
Is It Legal to Record a Conversation with Federal Agents? Under 18 U.S.C. §2511(2)(d), federal law generally allows one party to a conversation to record that conversation. The statute states that “It shall not…
The FBI does not tell the target of an investigation that an investigation is happening. Instead, they often let the target go about their daily life while they build the case for months or…
Should I Take My Federal Case to Trial? Welcome to Spodek Law Group. We understand that if you are reading this, you are probably staring at the most consequential decision of your life. A…
Facing federal criminal charges? Learn whether to plead guilty or go to trial in federal court. Understand the risks, sentencing outcomes, and the crucial role of a federal attorney in evaluating your options, calculating…
Learn how federal law defines straw purchasing of firearms, the serious penalties under 18 U.S.C. § 922(a)(6) and § 922(d), how prosecutors prove charges, common scenarios, available defenses including the gift exception, and the…
West Virginia Federal Criminal Defense: Defending Charleston Drug Cases So your probably ABSOLUTELY PANICKING right now. Federal agents just arrested you in Charleston as one of 32 defendants charged...
When Does a Target Letter Arrive? What is a Target Letter? When a person is the subject of a federal investigation, he or she may get a letter in the mail from the United…