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Read MoreDefending Against Title IX Cases in Wyoming Title IX is a federal law that says schools can’t discriminate based on sex. This includes sexual harassment and sexual assault. Schools have to investigate if a student reports sexual misconduct. The school does an investigation to see if school rules were broken….
Read MoreWhen Is a Defendant Required to Personally Appear in Court? Going to court can be scary and confusing. As a defendant, you may wonder if you really need to show up or if your lawyer can just handle everything. This article will explain when you are required to personally come…
Read MoreWhat is Wire Fraud? So, you’ve been accused of wire fraud. Let’s break it down – wire fraud is a federal crime that involves using electronic communications as part of a scheme to defraud someone. It’s defined under 18 U.S.C. § 1343, which states that anyone who devises a scheme…
Read MoreWhy Would the FBI Contact Me? Getting a call or visit from the FBI can be unsettling. Your mind probably jumps to all kinds of scary scenarios about why they want to talk to you. But don’t panic. The reasons the feds might contact you are wide-ranging. Here’s an overview…
Read MoreElite Title IX Defense for Columbia University Students When Your Future is on the Line, Trust Spodek Law Group You’re here, because you need the best. A Title IX accusation at Columbia University can derail everything – your education, your career prospects, your reputation. But, take a deep breath. You’ve come to the right place.Spodek Law Group is an elite criminal defense firm renowned for handling the toughest cases nationwide. We‘re…
Read MoreNYU Title IX Defense Lawyers: Protecting Your Rights,, and Future The Harsh Reality of Title IX Allegations — Which Gets Real College should be an exciting time. Full of personal growth,, making friends, and preparing for your dream career. But for some students at New York University (NYU), that experience…
Read MoreAbout Federal Subpoenas: Can You Be Forced by the Government to Appear? Your Rights When Contacted by Federal Agents You cannot be forced by a federal agent of the Secret Service, FBI, IRS or Assistant United States Attorney to visit their office, regardless of the reason for the request. While you do not have a legal…
Read MoreDrug Crime Lawyers: Drug Conspiracy Quick Navigation What Is Drug Conspiracy? The Types of Drug Crimes Conspiracy Laws The Investigations What Are the Penalties? Why You Will Need the Help of A Drug Attorney What Is Drug Conspiracy? Drug conspiracy is an agreement that is made between two or more…
Read MoreProstitution is often referred to as the oldest profession in the book. There are many terms that can be used to describe prostitution, such as streetwalkers, call girls or escorts. The term that is used does not matter. It is illegal in every state except for Nevada. Prostitution is defined as the…
Read MoreNew York Marijuana Laws: Possession, Penalties, and Legal Defense Marihuana, as listed in the New York Penal Law 221.10, is illegal in the state except for individuals holding a valid red card. A red card is a medical marijuana card issued by a licensed physician in the state. Just as…
Read MoreNarcotics Charges in New York – Third Degree Criminal Possession There are many reasons why you could find yourself in the middle of a narcotics case in the state of New York. You could be a potential witness, you could be involved in a family law case including domestic violence…
Read MoreDrug Crimes Lawyers: DUI Prescription Drug Cases What is DWAI (Driving While Ability Impaired)? Getting a serious charge of DWAI in the state of New York is a big deal. You could end up spending years behind bars and paying high fines because you made a poor choice to drive…
Read MorePossession of Analog Drugs in New York – Legal Guide Possession of any kind of drug without a prescription is illegal. Possession of analog or analogue drugs can carry very severe penalties. If you are arrested for possession with intent, they are even more severe. This can include the intent to deliver, manufacture, or sell…
Read MoreAssault Charges in New York Overview of Assault Classifications According to New York law, there are three classifications of assault, which include assault in the first, second, and third degree. Of all the assault offenses, assault in the first degree is the most serious. This offense is a Class B…
Read MoreSNAP Violations: Retailers and Recipients Overview of SNAP Rules and Regulations The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) contains a wealth of rules and regulations intended to ensure that needy households have necessary food. Violations of the SNAP rules undermine the purpose of the program. If you’re a retailer who serves…
Read MoreUnderstanding USDA Retail Food Stamp Fraud Investigations Retail food stores are expected to comply with USDA laws and regulations related to food stamp programs. Failure to comply can lead to investigations, fines, or disqualification from participating in the program. These government food programs are designed to help needy families and…
Read MoreHow to Handle a SNAP Violation Letter If your grocery store is licensed to accept EBT, then you should be in the market for a SNAP Violation Defense Attorney. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will send out snap Violation Letter in the event that they believe a EBT/SNAP…
Read MoreQueens Cocaine Possession Lawyers: Protecting Your Rights & Freedom You never thought it would happen to you. Getting arrested for cocaine possession in Queens. The fear, the uncertainty, the dread of what lies ahead. Will you go to jail? Lose your job? Have a permanent criminal record? These are the…
Read MoreSNAP Civil Money Penalties (CMP) for Trafficking Overview of Civil Money Penalties The USDA may impose a civil money penalty, known as a CMP, in lieu of permanent disqualification for trafficking. The CMP must be requested within 10 calendar days of receiving a charge letter from the USDA. The USDA…
Read MoreSNAP Retailer Trafficking: What You Need to Know (And How We Can Help) You own a small convenience store that accepts SNAP (food stamps). Business has been tough lately, so you were relieved when that new guy in the neighborhood offered a way to make some extra cash. He said…
Read MoreNYC Heroin Possession Lawyers: Defending Your Freedom The Harsh Reality of Heroin Charges in New York You’ve been charged with heroin possession in New York City. It’s a nightmare scenario that just became reality. The stakes couldn’t be higher – your freedom, future job prospects, and entire way of life…
Read MoreDesk Appearance Tickets: Why You Need a Private Attorney Desk appearance tickets are certainly less egregious than major criminal citations. They are issued because the courts believe that a defendant can be trusted to come into court on their own and do not need to be arrested. In many cases,…
Read MoreDWI Refusal to Take Breath Test – New York Although Vehicle and Traffic Law 1192.2 in New York states a blood alcohol content (BAC) reading of at least 0.08% is per se proof of intoxication, VTL 1192.3 doesn’t have the same standard. In most cases, an individual will be charged under a VTL 1192.2 and a VTL 1192.3 at the same time,…
Read MoreBuying a home is a wonderful feeling for anyone who wants to realize their own version of the American Dream. Homeownership is almost always a wise investment, and many New York families are excited to purchase a home of their own. You get to own a piece of land. Every…
Read MoreFood Program Compliance and SNAP Violations Grocery stores and food retailers are expected by law to adhere to certain rules and regulations. In normal cases, they have no problem doing this. However, government instituted food programs can expose your store to litigation issues. In the recent past, the government through…
Read MoreNew York Penal Law 225.30: Possession of a Gambling Device Overview of New York Gambling Laws New York has stern laws set in place that regulate gambling, and one of these laws prohibits the possession of any devices that can be used for unlawful gambling. These devices may include roulette…
Read MoreSNAP Civil Money Penalties Owning a store that accepts SNAP benefits from those in need of financial assistance keeping their families healthy is a major responsibility. The USDA is in charge of this program and the monitoring of it to ensure people are doing what needs doing and appropriately using…
Read MoreSNAP Benefits and Grocery Store Violation Defense Understanding SNAP Benefits and the EBT Card SNAP benefits are an important part of the business of many grocery stores. The SNAP or food stamp program is one of the largest and most extensive welfare programs that the federal government offers. Millions of…
Read MoreWelfare Fraud in the First Degree Understanding Welfare Fraud in New York Because of the amount of welfare fraud that occurs, law enforcement has focused an increasing amount of resources to identifying and prosecuting those who receive public assistance benefits based on fraud. Welfare fraud is the crime of receiving public assistance…
Read MoreCriminal Possession of Public Benefit Cards in the First Degree Understanding the Crime If you have in your possession public benefit cards that are in another person’s name or in the names of several other people, you may have committed the crime of criminal possession of public benefit cards. There are…
Read MoreInsurance Fraud in the Fourth Degree Under New York Law Understanding Insurance Fraud as a White Collar Crime Insurance fraud is a white collar crime that occurs when someone provides false information to an insurance company in order to receive a payment from the insurance company that they would otherwise not have received….
Read MoreInsurance Fraud in the Third Degree in New York What is Insurance Fraud? Insurance fraud is among the white collar crimes that entails deceiving an insurance company in order to receive insurance money. This statute covers fraud that involves any type of insurance policy, plan or arrangement including life insurance,…
Read MoreNew York OPMC Lawyers: Protecting Your Medical Career and Reputation Understanding the Office of Professional Medical Conduct The Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) investigates matters involving physicians, and physician and specialist assistants. They monitor all practitioners subject to Orders of the State Board for Professional Medical Conduct. They keep…
Read MoreManslaughter in the Second Degree Understanding Murder vs. Manslaughter If any actions that you take result in the death of another individual, even if it was not your intention that the person die, you could be charged with a serious criminal offense. There are different terms in the New York…
Read MoreStrangulation in the Second Degree in New York Understanding Strangulation and Choking Laws To cause someone to stop breathing or to obstruct that person’s ability to breathe is against the law. Such actions are considered extremely serious by New York law enforcement because they frequently lead to severe injuries and…
Read MoreLabor Trafficking What is Labor Trafficking? The term “labor trafficking” is a contemporary term that basically means slavery. It speaks of making a person perform work by the use of force, fraud, or coercion. There are numerous types of labor trafficking, including forcing a person to work to pay off a debt,…
Read MoreCustodial Interference in the Second Degree When Custody Disputes Lead to Criminal Charges Child custody cases can often become rather contentious. Ultimately, the judge must render the decision as to custody and visitation between the parents. Nonetheless, there are times when one of the parents disagrees with the decision and…
Read MoreIn New York criminal law, larceny is a legal term for theft or stealing. In general, there are two types of larceny. There is petit larceny and there is grand larceny. You would face a charge of petit larceny under New York Penal Code § 155.25 if you steal property. That said, petit larceny only applies if whatever property you are accused of stealing…
Read MoreGrand Larceny in the Third Degree in New York Grand larceny in the third degree is one of the six larceny offenses in the New York Penal Code. It is a class D felony offense. Larceny is a legal term for theft, or stealing the property of another individual. The…
Read MoreGrand Larceny in the Second Degree in New York If you are suspected of theft in New York, grand larceny is the offense with which you could be charged. Under New York criminal law, larceny is a legal term for theft, or stealing the property of another individual with the…
Read MoreRobbery in the First Degree in New York If you are accused of a robbery offense, that means you have been accused of more than just stealing. To be accused of robbery means you also used force or the threat of violence to accomplish the theft. Because of the added…
Read MoreSexually Motivated Felony in New York If you commit a felony offense, such as kidnapping, assault, or burglary for the purpose of receive sexual gratification, you will have also committed the sex offense of sexually motivated felony as dictated in New York Penal Code section 130.91. To face this charge,…
Read MoreNY Penal Law § 120.09: Assault on a Judge The crime of assault entails using violence against another individual and, as a result, injuring that person. When an assault involves certain officials, such as judges, you will face a more serious assault charge. In the event that you are convicted on such…
Read MoreNY Penal Law § 130.65-a: Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the Fourth Degree Definition of Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the Fourth Degree The definition provided by New York Penal Law for aggravated sexual abuse in the fourth degree is inserting a foreign object into another person’s vagina, urethra, penis, rectum or…
Read MoreNY Penal Law § 130.25: Rape in the Third Degree You have committed the sex crime of rape in the third degree under the New York Penal Code section 130.25 if you act in any of the following ways: Conduct sexual intercourse with someone who was not capable of consenting…
Read MoreYou have committed aggravated sexual abuse in the third degree under New York Penal Code § 130.66 if you insert a foreign object into another person’s vagina, urethra, penis, rectum or anus of that person, and you do this by forcible compulsion. You will also be looking at this charge if you put a foreign object into another individual…
Read MoreForcible touching is described in the New York Penal Code § 130.52 as purposefully touching the sexual or intimate parts of someone else’s body for no reason or in order to get personal sexual gratification. Touching can entail squeezing, grabbing, or pinching. Although it is serious, it is not a felony like the majority of the…
Read MoreNY Penal Law § 130.75: Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the First Degree The duo of course of sexual conduct against a child crimes are defined in New York Penal Code § 130.75 offenses that seek to punish those who repeatedly sexually molest children. It is defined as engaging in a…
Read MoreSexual abuse in the second degree as defined in New York Penal Code section 130.60 is a sex crime and it is a class A misdemeanor as opposed to a felony. If you engage in sexual contact with another individual without that individual’s consent and that lack of consent is based on a reason other than that…
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