Arrest Process

Domestic Violence Crimes: The Arrest Process It’s difficult to acknowledge this reality when you’ve been accused of a crime, but New York is a “Mandatory Arrest” state. In cases involving Domestic Violence (DV), people who have been accused of the crime must be arrested, and it’s all based on the…

NYC Sexual Misconduct Lawyers

Sexual Misconduct Charges in New York Why You Need an Attorney If you are charged with sexual misconduct in New York, then the best option to consider is to seek the assistance of an attorney who can represent you when you go to court. There are some types of sexual misconduct that…

NYC Sentencing Hearings

Sentencing Hearings for Theft Crimes: What You Need to Know Sentencing hearings are the hearings at which a person who has been convicted of a crime is given their sentence. Before a person can be convicted of a crime, the prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused…

NYC Patronizing a Prostitute Lawyers

Sex Crimes: Patronizing a Prostitute Prostitution remains illegal in the state of New York, and there are many charges someone seeking the services of a prostitute may face. Prostitution encompasses more than interactions with a streetwalker. Escort services and massage parlors often serve as fronts for prostitution. Regardless of the…

NYC Sex Crimes Lawyers

Know the Law, Know Your Rights Regarding Sex Crimes Understanding the NYPD and Sex Crimes The NYPD is made up of hardworking, brave men and women who take on all sorts of crimes, including prostitution and escort services. What they do is complicated, but they do it to keep the…

NYC Misdemeanor Lawyers

Misdemeanors & Violations in New York Understanding Misdemeanors, Violations, and Felonies The legal system of US categorizes offenses into three: infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. Felonies are the most severe crimes which often involve serving a term in the federal or state prisons while the least serious are infractions which include…

NYC Drug Conspiracy Lawyers

Drug Crime Lawyers: Drug Conspiracy What Is Drug Conspiracy? Drug conspiracy is an agreement that is made between two or more people to commit a drug crime. It is considered a federal drug conspiracy when two people agree to break federal drug laws. It can be difficult to convict someone…

NYC Drug Defense Lawyers

Drug Crimes Lawyers: Drug Defense in New York State vs. Federal Drug Charges If you’ve been accused of a drug offense in the state of New York, there are two big questions that will drive your case and your potential outcome. Are the charges brought on behalf of the state…

Theft Crime: Fair Market Value of Loss

Fair Market Value of Loss in Embezzlement Cases Fair market value of loss is a term that refers to the valuation of a market loss within a certain time frame and place. For example, the market value of loss might be estimated for a period of time in New York….

NYC Theft Lawyers

Theft Crime: Actual Loss v Intended Loss There are many different types of theft crimes as per the law throughout the United States. One involves actual loss versus intended loss. It’s important to understand what this means. Intent is one component of a theft crime, but it cannot be the…

NYC Federal Subpoena Lawyers

About Federal Subpoenas: Can You Be Forced by the Government to Appear? 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 responsibility…

NYC Drug Crimes Lawyers: Enforcement

Drug Crimes in New York: Understanding the Legal System In New York, drug crimes are treated in a variety of ways. If the charge is possession, then it’s often negotiated with the prosecutors. These cases usually end favorably. At Spodek Law Group, we are familiar with the New York court…

Philadelphia Weapons Trafficking Lawyers

  Pennsylvania Weapons Charges: Understanding the Laws and Penalties The Second Amendment of the Constitution makes it clear that citizens have the right to keep and bear arms. That being said, each state has the right to decide how guns are going to be controlled within their borders. Pennsylvania is…

Criminal Threats

A criminal threat or terroristic threat is a threat that a person is going to harm or kill another person or organization. You will want to secure legal representation with an experienced attorney if someone has accused you of making criminal threats. You can end up with a conviction for…

Insider Trading – When Is It Civil Or Criminal