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Read MoreProve Your Professional Conduct With Help From New York Physician License Defense Attorneys Physicians invest a respected degree of time, work and money into their mission to save human lives and extend health. So they need formidable defense and advocacy when their professional conduct and work are questioned or, worse,…
Read MoreSNAP & EBT Violations The USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) oversees the through the Food & Nutrition Service (FNS). This FNS division is responsible for retailer licensing and snap Violation enforcement. EBT Violation charges are brought against grocery store owners by FNS in a letter delivered by UPS in…
Read MoreIf you’ve been arrested for a crime, you’ll face an arraignment hearing shortly after your arrest, usually about 24 hours after the arrest has taken place. Whether you’ve been arrested for theft, DWI, domestic violence, or any other crime, you’ll quickly appear before a judge to establish the facts. Here’s…
Read MoreIn the state of New York, per the Penal Code, a person can be guilty of criminal sexual act in the third degree through three ways. The charge can be placed upon someone if they engage in oral or anal sex with another person who is incapable of giving consent,…
Read MoreUnderstanding Department of Labor Investigations: Your Rights and Legal Options Employers are subject to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Section 11(a) of the FLSA identifies the Department of Labor as the investigative arm of the government to conduct cases and audits on U.S. businesses. The federal or state…
Read MoreNew York City is the nation’s largest city. As such, it is also home to one of the nation’s largest municipal pool of workers. Each day, thousands of people work for the state. They carry out many necessary functions. Police officers enforce laws. Teachers teach kids how to read. Firefighters…
Read MoreIf you’ve been arrested in New York City for crack cocaine possession or even trafficking, you need to know the exact charges you’ll be facing. Here’s how the law works and how it could affect you. Crack Cocaine Possession in NYC: Know the Law Article 220 of the New York…
Read MoreWake Forest University Title IX Defense: What You Need to Know Are you a Wake Forest University student facing Title IX sexual misconduct allegations? Dealing with a Title IX case can be overwhelming and stressful, with high stakes for your education and future. But don’t worry, you‘ve come to the right place. As experienced Title IX defense attorneys, we’re here to break it all down for you and provide the guidance…
Read MoreIf you are a student or faculty member at the University of Houston facing Title IX allegations, you are likely feeling overwhelmed, scared, and unsure of what to do next. Title IX cases can be complex and the stakes are high, with potential consequences like suspension, expulsion, loss of scholarships, and damage to your academic and professional reputation.The good news is, you don’t have to navigate this difficult situation alone. Hiring an experienced Title IX…
Read MoreFacing a Title IX Accusation at the University of Kansas? Here’s What You Need to Know You’re here because you or someone you care about is facing a Title IX accusation at the University of Kansas. But, take a deep breath. We understand how overwhelming this situation can feel, but…
Read MoreUniversity of Mississippi Title IX Defense Lawyers: Protecting Your Rights and Future Understanding Title IX and Its Implications Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. This law was enacted in 1972 to ensure equal access to educational…
Read MoreUniversity of Texas, San Antonio Title IX Defense Lawyers Facing Title IX Allegations? Get Experienced Legal Representation Being accused of a Title IX violation at the University of Texas, San Antonio (UTSA) can be an incredibly stressful and overwhelming experience. These cases often involve sensitive issues like sexual misconduct, harassment,…
Read MoreTitle IX Defense: Protecting Your Rights and Future You’re here because you or someone you care about is facing a Title IX investigation or disciplinary action. Take a deep breath. This is a serious situation, but you’re not alone. We’re here to guide you through it.So, what do you do if you get hit with one of these things? The answer is simple – get a skilled Title IX defense…
Read MoreFacing a Title IX Investigation at UW-Milwaukee? Here’s What You Need to Know You’re a student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, enjoying college life and focused on your studies, when you get that dreaded letter or email, notifying you that a Title IX complaint has been filed against you. Suddenly, your future is uncertain, your reputation is at risk, and you’re left wondering, “What do I do now?”But,…
Read MoreNavigating Title IX Accusations at Utah Valley University: A Comprehensive Guide Understanding Title IX Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in any educational program or activity that receives federal funding. This includes public and private colleges and universities, such as Utah Valley University. The…
Read MoreAlaska PPP Loan Fraud Lawyers FBI agents contacted you about your 2020 PPP loan. Or an SBA audit flagged your Alaska business for investigation. You filled out forms during lockdowns when guidance changed weekly, got approved, survived the pandemic. Now federal prosecutors in the District of Alaska say you committed…
Read MoreAlabama PPP Loan Fraud Lawyers FBI agents appeared at your Birmingham office. Or SBA investigators sent a letter demanding records for your 2020 PPP loan—the one you applied for when Alabama’s lockdown shut your business down and you needed payroll money to survive. You filled out forms based on SBA…
Read MoreYou just learned federal prosecutors have a 90%+ conviction rate and you’re terrified. Your attorney mentioned it, or the prosecutor used it to pressure you toward a plea deal. You’re facing federal charges, and now you’re wondering if you even have a chance. Does this mean you’re definitely going to…
Read MoreFinancial and Banking Industry Investigations TD Bank just paid $1.8 billion to resolve Bank Secrecy Act and money laundering conspiracy violations – the largest penalty ever assessed against a depository institution in U.S. Treasury and FinCEN history. The bank “willfully failed to monitor trillions of dollars of transactions,” allowing hundreds…
Read MoreResponding to an FTC Civil Investigative Demand (CID) The Federal Trade Commission sends you a Civil Investigative Demand demanding you produce documents, answer written interrogatories under oath, and appear for testimony. You have twenty days to file a petition to quash under 16 CFR § 2.10, and that petition must…
Read MoreHealthcare Fraud – 18 U.S.C. § 1347 Sentencing Guidelines Thanks for visiting Spodek Law Group, a second-generation firm managed by Todd Spodek with over 40 years of combined experience defending healthcare professionals and business owners against federal fraud charges. Section 1347 criminalizes schemes to defraud healthcare benefit programs or to…
Read MoreWhat Is a Mistrial in a Criminal Case Thanks for visiting Spodek Law Group – managed by Todd Spodek, a second-generation law firm with over 40 years of combined experience defending clients in criminal cases. A mistrial means the judge terminates the trial before verdict. The jury doesn’t reach a…
Read MoreFirst Degree Manslaughter New York Thanks for visiting Spodek Law Group – managed by Todd Spodek, a second-generation law firm with over 40 years of combined experience defending clients charged with violent crimes in New York. First degree manslaughter under Penal Law 125.20 is a Class B felony carrying 5-25…
Read MoreChild Custody Laws New York Thanks for visiting Spodek Law Group – managed by Todd Spodek, a second-generation law firm with over 40 years of combined experience in New York family law. Child custody in New York operates under a “best interests of the child” standard so vague it basically…
Read MoreSecond Degree Murder New York Thanks for visiting Spodek Law Group – managed by Todd Spodek, a second-generation law firm with over 40 years of combined experience defending homicide cases in New York. Second degree murder under Penal Law 125.25 is the default murder charge. It’s what prosecutors file when…
Read MoreDrug Possession Laws New York Thanks for visiting Spodek Law Group – managed by Todd Spodek, a second-generation law firm with over 40 years of combined experience defending drug cases in New York. Drug possession in New York operates on a graduated scale under Penal Law Article 220, where weight…
Read MoreCriminal Mischief New York Thanks for visiting Spodek Law Group – managed by Todd Spodek, a second-generation law firm with over 40 years of combined experience defending property crime cases. Criminal mischief under New York Penal Law Article 145 means intentionally damaging someone else’s property. Broken window, slashed tires, spray-painted…
Read MoreSpousal Support New York Thanks for visiting Spodek Law Group – managed by Todd Spodek, a second-generation law firm with over 40 years of combined experience in New York matrimonial law. Spousal support (called maintenance here, alimony elsewhere) means one spouse pays the other money during and after divorce. It’s…
Read MoreCan the SBA Revoke Forgiveness Years Later? Thanks for visiting Spodek Law Group, a second-generation criminal defense firm managed by Todd Spodek, with over 50 years of combined experience defending federal fraud investigations across the United States. The short answer is yes – the SBA has the legal authority to…
Read MoreChallenging ATF Investigations in Weapons Trafficking Cases Thanks for visiting Spodek Law Group, a second-generation criminal defense firm managed by Todd Spodek, with over 50 years of combined experience defending federal firearms cases throughout New York. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) investigates weapons trafficking using sophisticated…
Read MoreCommon Law Marriage New York Thanks for visiting Spodek Law Group – managed by Todd Spodek, a second-generation law firm with over 40 years of combined experience in family law and matrimonial matters throughout New York. When couples ask whether their long-term relationship qualifies as common law marriage in New…
Read MoreChallenging Evidence in Federal EIDL Fraud Investigations Thanks for visiting Spodek Law Group – a second-generation law firm managed by Todd Spodek, with over 40 years of combined experience defending federal fraud cases. If you’re facing an EIDL fraud investigation, understanding how to challenge the government’s evidence could mean the…
Read MoreCivil vs Criminal PPP Fraud Cases: Understanding the Difference Thanks for visiting Spodek Law Group, a second-generation criminal defense firm managed by Todd Spodek, with over 50 years of combined experience defending both civil and criminal federal fraud cases nationwide. The most dangerous misconception business owners have about PPP fraud…
Read MoreCocaine Possession Charges in NYC: Degrees, Defenses, and Outcomes Thanks for visiting Spodek Law Group – a second-generation criminal defense firm managed by Todd Spodek, with over 50 years of combined experience defending cocaine possession cases throughout New York. Cocaine charges in NYC range from Class A misdemeanors with maximum…
Read MoreWisconsin PPP and EIDL Loan Fraud Lawyers Thanks for visiting Spodek Law Group. We’re a second-generation law firm managed by Todd Spodek – with over 40 years of combined experience defending federal criminal cases nationwide. If you’re facing PPP or EIDL fraud charges in Wisconsin, or you’re under federal investigation,…
Read MorePostal Employee Embezzlement – 18 U.S.C. § 1711 Sentencing Guidelines Thanks for visiting Spodek Law Group, a second-generation firm managed by Todd Spodek with over 40 years of combined experience. Section 1711 targets embezzlement by postal employees—mail carriers, clerks, postmasters, and anyone employed by USPS who steals mail or packages…
Read MoreFirst Degree Murder – 18 U.S.C. § 1111 Sentencing Guidelines Thanks for visiting Spodek Law Group. We’re a second-generation law firm managed by Todd Spodek, with over 40 years of combined experience defending clients in the most consequential criminal cases imaginable. When the federal government charges first-degree murder under 18…
Read MoreSecond Degree Murder – 18 U.S.C. § 1111 Sentencing Guidelines Thanks for visiting Spodek Law Group – a second-generation law firm managed by Todd Spodek, with over 40 years of combined experience defending clients against the most serious federal charges. When prosecutors charge murder under 18 U.S.C. § 1111, they…
Read MoreVoluntary Manslaughter – 18 U.S.C. § 1112 Sentencing Guidelines Thanks for visiting Spodek Law Group, a second-generation firm managed by Todd Spodek with over 40 years of combined experience defending clients against federal homicide charges. When federal prosecutors charge voluntary manslaughter under 18 U.S.C. § 1112, they’re acknowledging that human…
Read MoreConspiracy/Solicitation to Commit Murder – 18 U.S.C. § 1117 Sentencing Guidelines Thanks for visiting Spodek Law Group. We’re a second-generation firm managed by Todd Spodek, with over 40 years of combined experience defending clients against federal conspiracy charges—including the most serious: conspiracy to commit murder under 18 U.S.C. § 1117….
Read MoreInvoluntary Manslaughter – 18 U.S.C. § 1112 Sentencing Guidelines Thanks for visiting Spodek Law Group, a second-generation firm managed by Todd Spodek with over 40 years of combined experience defending clients facing federal charges. When federal prosecutors charge involuntary manslaughter under 18 U.S.C. § 1112, they’re alleging that someone died…
Read MoreSo your probably reading this because you just got arrested in the Bronx and the prosecutor’s already talking about how “dangerous” the borough is and why you shouldn’t get bail. Maybe your sitting in central booking right now wondering why everyone’s treating you like a statistics instead of a person….
Read MoreMurder for Hire – 18 U.S.C. § 1958 Sentencing Guidelines Thanks for visiting Spodek Law Group – a second-generation firm managed by Todd Spodek, with over 40 years of combined experience defending clients against federal charges that terrify most lawyers. When prosecutors charge murder-for-hire under 18 U.S.C. § 1958, they’re…
Read MoreNew York Romeo and Juliet Laws Thanks for visiting Spodek Law Group – managed by Todd Spodek, a second-generation law firm with over 40 years of combined experience defending clients across New York. When people search for “Romeo and Juliet laws,” they’re looking for legal protection for consensual relationships between…
Read MoreMurder of President – 18 U.S.C. § 1751 Sentencing Guidelines Thanks for visiting Spodek Law Group, a second-generation firm managed by Todd Spodek with over 40 years of combined experience. When federal prosecutors charge murder or attempted murder of the President under 18 U.S.C. § 1751, the stakes couldn’t be…
Read MoreMurder of Foreign Official – 18 U.S.C. § 1116 Sentencing Guidelines Thanks for visiting Spodek Law Group—a second-generation law firm managed by Todd Spodek, with over 40 years of combined experience defending clients against federal charges most lawyers avoid. When prosecutors charge murder of a foreign official under 18 U.S.C….
Read MoreHomicide vs Murders vs Manslaughter Thanks for visiting Spodek Law Group – managed by Todd Spodek, a second-generation law firm with over 40 years of combined experience defending clients in New York’s most serious criminal cases. When someone dies and prosecutors decide to charge you, the label matters enormously. Murder…
Read MoreBrooklyn Crime Rate Thanks for visiting Spodek Law Group – managed by Todd Spodek, a second-generation law firm with over 40 years of combined experience defending clients across Brooklyn and New York City. Brooklyn just experienced its safest year on record for gun violence. In 2024, Brooklyn recorded **287 shooting…
Read MoreNew York Self Defense Laws Thanks for visiting Spodek Law Group – managed by Todd Spodek, a second-generation law firm with over 40 years of combined experience defending clients in New York assault, homicide, and weapons cases. New York’s self-defense laws impose one of the strictest standards in the country:…
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Very diligent, organized associates; got my case dismissed. Hard working attorneys who can put up with your anxiousness. I was accused of robbing a gemstone dealer. Definitely A law group that lays out all possible options and best alternative routes. Recommended for sure.
- ROBIN, GUN CHARGES ROBIN