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How Federal Criminal Cases Work
- January 7, 2025
- Criminal Defense
How Federal Criminal Cases Work Federal and state criminal charges are generally prosecuted in the same manner, but cases filed in federal court are almost always more serious than state criminal issues. The federal law enforcement officials typically do not get involved unless a charge is in direct violation of…
Read MoreWhat To Do First If You Get A Target Letter
- January 7, 2025
- Criminal Defense
What To Do First If You Get A Target Letter People often speculate and some will even joke that they are the target of a federal investigation. However, receiving a target letter stating you are indeed being investigated is no laughing matter. A target letter can confirm your worst suspicions…
Read MoreHow Do You Know If You’ve Been Charged With a Federal Crime?
- January 7, 2025
- Criminal Defense
How Do You Know If You’ve Been Charged With a Federal Crime? What Makes a Crime Federal In order to be charged with a federal crime, the federal government needs to be involved. Local law enforcement will combine forces with the U.S. attorney’s office to provide a burden of proof against you. If they have…
Read MoreWhat To Do First If a Loved One Is Arrested by Federal Agents
- January 7, 2025
- Criminal Defense
What Happens In A Federal Criminal Appeal? If you have been charged with a federal crime, then you may be curious about what will happen when you enter the appeals process. First, you have two appeal options that you can use, but for one of those appeal choices, you only…
Read MoreWhat To Do First If Federal Agents Come to Your Home With a Search Warrant
- January 7, 2025
- Criminal Defense
What to Do If Federal Agents Come to Your Home with a Search Warrant The sight of federal agents at your home might come as a surprise to most people. However, they generally don’t stop by people’s homes just to talk about the weather. Therefore, it is likely that the…
Read MoreOIG Agent Warnings and Federal Employees
- January 7, 2025
- Criminal Defense
When a federal worker is under investigation by the federal government, they’ll mostly be contacted by the Office of Inspector General informing them of an investigation that is being carried out. In most cases, an OIG agent will call you and ask you for an interview or will give you…
Read MoreHow to Respond when an OIG Agent Wants to Talk
- January 7, 2025
- Criminal Defense
How to Respond when an OIG Agent Wants to Talk If you are under investigation, one of the ways to know about it is when you get a visit by an OIG agent. OIG stands for the Office of Inspector General. OIG agents are normally used in a case where…
Read MoreWhat To Do First If You’re Involved in a Federal Investigation
- January 7, 2025
- Criminal Defense
What To Do First If You’re Involved in a Federal Investigation Finding out that you’re involved in a federal investigation can be a frightening experience. Though you may have watched similar scenes take place in the movies, it can be nerve-racking knowing that you may be under investigation for a…
Read MoreWhat Happens In a Grand Jury?
- January 7, 2025
- Criminal Defense
Understanding Grand Jury Hearings in the Criminal Justice System There are two ways that our criminal justice system determines if there’s enough evidence to bring someone to trial: a preliminary hearing or a grand jury. While a grand jury hearing is a part of the criminal justice process, it’s unlike…
Read MoreCERT Audit & Investigation Process
- January 7, 2025
- Criminal Defense
CERT Audit & Investigation Process What is CERT? CERT is an acronym for Comprehensive Error Rate Testing, which was developed for the purpose of determining if contractors for Medicare paid claims in alignment with requirements. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, better known as CMS, leverages many tools for the purpose of identifying…
Read MoreCriminal Defense for Pain Clinics
- January 7, 2025
- Criminal Defense
Criminal Defense for Pain Clinics Defending Your Pain Clinic Against Unjust Claims It’s no secret that in recent years the opioid prescription drug epidemic has increased. With an increased number of opioid-related overdoses from prescriptions and illicit street drugs, the government is cracking down on everyone. This intervention is cracking…
Read MoreDEA Audits and Investigations
- January 7, 2025
- Criminal Defense
DEA Audits and Investigations What a Drug Enforcement Administration Audit or Inspection Can Mean for Your Pharmacy Aside from routine audits and inspections, a DEA audit can be a concerning matter. A search warrant may be obtained to investigate, or the DEA may request to inspect your facility. As a…
Read MoreDEA Defense Matters
- January 7, 2025
- Criminal Defense
DEA Defense Matters in a Nutshell The DEA, or more formally, the Drug Enforcement Administration is responsible for the monitoring of narcotics in the United States. While most people think this solely pertains to illegal substances, it also monitors other areas such as the medical field. In recent years, prescription…
Read MoreDEA Registration Application & Denial
- January 7, 2025
- Criminal Defense
DEA Registration Application & Denial The DEA Denial Explained If you’ve worked hard to become a medical provider and have been denied for DEA approval, you’re not alone. Doctors, dentists, nurse practitioners, and veterinarians all require this designation to prescribe important medications. The DEA occasionally denies applications or makes the…
Read MoreDEA Registration Disciplinary Action
- January 7, 2025
- Criminal Defense
DEA Registration Disciplinary Action In recent years, multiple agencies have cracked down on health care providers that exist for the purpose of writing and filling prescriptions for controlled substances. Disciplinary action taken against pain management physicians and clinics has been swift and severe. This includes pharmacies used to fill prescriptions…
Read MoreDEA Registration Surrenders
- January 7, 2025
- Criminal Defense
DEA Registration Surrenders If ever the question is asked about whether you should surrender your DEA registration, always remember that the answer is emphatically no. This is the only answer. What usually happens is a DEA agent shows up at your practice and starts to ask questions about how you…
Read MoreDEA Registration Suspension & Revocation
- January 7, 2025
- Criminal Defense
DEA Registration Suspension & Revocation There is an increasing number of suspension orders served by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that have resulted in the suspension of DEA registrations. There have also been a variety of related orders issued, such as orders to show cause as to why a DEA…
Read MoreDrug Diversion
- January 7, 2025
- Criminal Defense
Healthcare professionals often find themselves in precarious situations while performing job responsibilities. All professions come with some occupational risks, but nurses and physicians have one particular responsibility that few other professionals experience. That is the dispensation of pain medications to patients that are under strict control of the U.S. government. There…
Read MoreHealthcare Audits and How They Should be Handled
- January 7, 2025
- Criminal Defense
Healthcare Audits and How They Should be Handled A healthcare audit is a serious matter that can be a very stressful time when not dealt with by an experienced attorney. A healthcare audit is typically initiated by an insurance provider or a third-party. The audit is to review records that…
Read MoreMedicare Administrative Contractor Audits and Appeals and How They Can Affect Your Practice
- January 7, 2025
- Criminal Defense
Medicare Administrative Contractor Audits and Appeals and How They Can Affect Your Practice If you’re in medicine, you’re most likely aware of the role that Medicare Administrative Contractors play in the scheme of insurance claims. A MAC audit can mean damaging results for your practice if not handled correctly. Insurance…
Read MoreMedicare Fraud Defense
- January 7, 2025
- Criminal Defense
Medicare Fraud Defense There are numerous ways that you could commit Medicare fraud, some that aren’t intentional. If you’ve received allegations about this type of activity that could have taken place in your medical office, it’s important to seek the assistance of an attorney who can look at the evidence…
Read MorePharmacist License Defense
- January 7, 2025
- Criminal Defense
Pharmacist License Defense As a registered or licensed pharmacy, you must comply with strict legal and ethical standards for accepting and filling medical prescriptions. With increased public attention on prescription abuse and other misconduct, your actions and omissions face considerable scrutiny. This especially becomes true if you receive a complaint…
Read MoreStark Law Defense
- January 7, 2025
- Criminal Defense
Stark Laws: Understanding Healthcare Referral Regulations Stark Law contains a set of U.S. federal laws, with a focus on healthcare abuse and fraud. The law prohibits doctors from referring patients to a specific health care provider that is paid for by Medicare if they have a financial arrangement or will…
Read MoreUnlawful Prescribing or Dispensing
- January 7, 2025
- Criminal Defense
Unlawful Prescribing or Dispensing: Defending Healthcare Professionals If you prescribe medications as a doctor or a physician’s assistant and know that the person doesn’t need the medication in one way or another, then you could be charged with unlawful prescribing. You could also be charged with unlawful dispensing of prescriptions if you fill…
Read MoreZPIC Audits
- January 7, 2025
- Criminal Defense
ZPIC Audits Understanding the Importance of Professional Guidance As a health care provider, there’s a lot that goes into preparing for and responding to Zone Program Integrity Contractors (ZPIC) audits. It’s a process that cannot be taken lightly because the potential consequences are too great. It’s important that you don’t…
Read MoreWhat Is an EBT Charge Letter? How to Respond
- January 3, 2025
- Criminal Defense
What Is an EBT Charge Letter? How to Respond What is an EBT Charge Letter? How to Respond is a question that confuses many. Let me be absolutely clear: SNAP rules, but they usually won’t give you the full story. They just want to accuse you of fraud. Todd Spodek leads Spodek Law…
Read MoreNew York Penal Code § 155.25: Petit Larceny
- December 31, 2024
- Criminal Defense
What Does Petit Larceny Really Mean? New York Penal Code § 155.25: Petit Larceny is a serious charge, and it can drag you into a courtroom where the government tries corner you. I see it happen every day at Spodek Law Group where Todd Spodek our second-generation attorney who was…
Read MoreNew York Penal Code § 130.65: Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the Fourth Degree Lawyer
- December 31, 2024
- Criminal Defense
New York Penal Code § 130.65: Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the Fourth Degree What Does Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the Fourth Degree Mean? New York Penal Code § 130.65 criminalize certain forms of forced sexual contact. The government is always eager to escalate charges and treat you like you guilty….
Read MoreNew York Penal Code § 130.65: Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the Fourth Degree
- December 31, 2024
- Criminal Defense
What Is N.Y. Penal Law § 130.65? New York Penal Code § 130.65: Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the Fourth Degree punishes a person who inserts a foreign object in another’s intimate parts without lawful justification, which the government tries to exploit by labeling you a predator, so you feel powerless…
Read MoreNew York Penal Law § 460.22: Aggravated Enterprise Corruption
- December 31, 2024
- Criminal Defense
Understanding New York Penal Law § 460.22: Aggravated Enterprise Corruption New York Penal Law § 460.22: Aggravated Enterprise Corruption is a serious charge, it can land you in prison for a long time, plus it can ruin your livelihood if the government has its way because they always try to…
Read MoreNew York Penal Code § 215.51: Criminal Contempt in the First Degree
- December 31, 2024
- Criminal Defense
Understanding New York Penal Code § 215.51: Criminal Contempt in the First Degree Receiving a New York Penal Code § 215.51: Criminal Contempt in the First Degree charge is a serious matter, and the government jump at the chance to clamp down on you if you don’t protect yourself. I…
Read MoreBrass Knuckles Legality
- December 26, 2024
- Criminal Defense
Feeling Overwhelmed by Brass Knuckles Laws? Let’s Talk. Being unsure about the laws surrounding brass knuckles can be incredibly scary, especially if you’ve already found yourself under investigation or charged for owning or carrying them. Maybe you picked them up as a novelty item, or someone gifted them to you…
Read MoreNew York Penal Law § 145.60: Making Graffiti – What You Need to Know
- September 28, 2024
- Criminal Defense
Ever found yourself admiring those colorful murals splashed across city walls? Or maybe you’ve been tempted to leave your own mark on the urban landscape? Well, HOLD UP a second! Before you grab that spray can, there’s something you absolutely NEED to know about – New York Penal Law §…
Read MoreWhat Is the Legal Age of Consent in the United States?
- June 13, 2024
- Criminal Defense
What Is the Legal Age of Consent in the United States? As experienced criminal defense attorneys, one of the most common questions we get asked at Spodek Law Group is: what is the legal age of consent? The answer is not as straightforward as you might think. While there are federal…
Read MoreFederal Subpoena
- June 10, 2024
- Criminal Defense
What to Do if You Receive a Federal Subpoena If you receive a federal grand jury subpoena, that means that you or someone you know or were affiliated with is the target of a federal criminal investigation by the Department of Justice. Receiving a subpoena can be an intimidating and…
Read MoreNew York Penal Law § 140.30: Burglary in the First Degree
- June 9, 2024
- Criminal Defense
New York Penal Law § 140.30: Burglary in the First Degree At Spodek Law Group, we understand the seriousness of being charged with burglary in the first degree under New York Penal Law § 140.30. As one of the premier criminal defense law firms in the country, we have the…
Read MoreDallas Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers
- May 10, 2024
- Criminal Defense
Elite Federal Criminal Defense in Dallas You Need a Powerhouse Firm in Your Corner There’s one reason you’re on this website: you’re looking for an elite criminal defense law firm, to handle your federal case in Dallas. Most law firms implement a cookie cutter strategy, to fight your case –…
Read MoreNew York Money Laundering Lawyer
- May 10, 2024
- Criminal Defense
There’s one reason you’re on this website: you’re looking for an elite criminal defense law firm. At Spodek Law Group, we understand that facing money laundering charges in New York can be overwhelming, confusing, and downright scary. But here’s the thing – you don’t have to go through this alone….
Read MoreDallas Healthcare Fraud Defense Lawyer
- April 30, 2024
- Criminal Defense
The Elite Healthcare Fraud Defense You Need You’re here because you’re facing serious charges, charges that could derail your entire career – and potentially your life. Healthcare fraud allegations are no joke, we get it. The government doesn’t mess around when it comes to this stuff. So, what do you do when…
Read MoreNew York Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreement Lawyer
- April 28, 2024
- Criminal Defense
What is a Prenuptial Agreement in New York? A prenuptial agreement, often called a “prenup”, is a legally binding contract entered into by two people before they get married. The agreement outlines how the couple’s assets will be divided in the event of a divorce or death.In New York, prenups must be in writing and signed by both parties before a notary public. They become effective upon marriage.While prenups were…
Read MoreNew York Nursing License Defense
- April 28, 2024
- Criminal Defense
You Worked Hard for That License – Don’t Let It Slip Away So, you‘re a nurse in New York, and you’ve found yourself in hot water with the Board of Nursing. Maybe it was a medication error, a lapse in documentation, or even accusations of misconduct from a patient or coworker. Whatever the reason, your nursing license – the key to your livelihood – is on the line.Take a…
Read MoreNew York NYPD Disciplinary Defense
- April 28, 2024
- Criminal Defense
Elite NYPD Disciplinary Defense: Protecting Your Career You Deserve the Best Representation There’s one reason you’re on this website: you’re a law enforcement officer facing disciplinary charges, and you need an elite criminal defense law firm to protect your career. Most law firms implement a cookie-cutter strategy to fight your case – saving their own time, without carefully examining your unique situation. But at Spodek Law Group, we…
Read MoreNew York Non-Tenured Adjunct Faculty
- April 28, 2024
- Criminal Defense
The Challenges and Rights of Non-Tenured Adjunct Faculty in New York Are you a non-tenured adjunct professor in New York, struggling to navigate the complex landscape of your employment rights? You’re not alone. Adjunct faculty make up a significant portion of the teaching workforce in higher education, yet they often face unique challenges and uncertainties when it comes to their job security, compensation, and overall treatment.At Spodek Law Group,…
Read MoreNew York Non-Tenured Teachers Defense
- April 28, 2024
- Criminal Defense
Defending Your Rights as a Non-Tenured Teacher in New York Your Rights Under the Law As a non-tenured teacher, you can’t be fired for an unlawful reason. That includes discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. Your dismissal also can’t violate your contract with the district….
Read MoreNew York Sales Tax Fraud Lawyers
- April 28, 2024
- Criminal Defense
The Serious Consequences of New York Sales Tax Fraud Understanding Sales Tax Fraud in New York Before we dive into the nitty-gritty of your defense strategy, let’s take a step back and understand what sales tax fraud actually is. In New York, businesses are required to collect sales tax on…
Read MoreNew York Workers Comp Fraud Lawyers
- April 28, 2024
- Criminal Defense
Elite New York Workers Comp Fraud Lawyers: Protecting Your Rights You Deserve the Best Legal Representation So, you find yourself in a situation involving workers’ compensation fraud – take a deep breath. We get it, this is stressful, but you’ve come to the right place. At Spodek Law Group, our…
Read MoreHow much does a federal criminal defense lawyer cost in Anaheim
- April 20, 2024
- Criminal Defense
The Real Cost of Hiring a Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer in Anaheim You’re here, because you need answers. Fast. 1 You, or someone close to you, is facing federal criminal charges in Anaheim, and you need to know, how much it’s going to cost to hire a top-notch defense attorney….
Read MoreFederal Indictment Defense Lawyers
- April 6, 2024
- Criminal Defense
What is a Federal Indictment? A federal indictment is a formal accusation that a person has committed a crime. Federal prosecutors, typically from a U.S. Attorney’s office, obtain an indictment from a grand jury. The indictment contains the basic information that informs the person of the charges against them. An indictment is one…
Read MoreAre All Drug Cases Federal?
- April 6, 2024
- Criminal Defense
Are All Drug Cases Federal? There’s one reason you’re on this website: you’re looking for an elite criminal defense law firm. Most law firms implement a cookie cutter strategy in order to fight your case, and save their own time. They don’t look carefully at your situation – they simply…
Read MoreAre Bitcoin Casino’s Legal?
- March 30, 2024
- Criminal Defense
Are Bitcoin Casinos Legal? What You Need to Know Bitcoin has taken the world by storm over the past decade, disrupting traditional finance and opening up new possibilities in the digital realm. One area where Bitcoin has made significant inroads is in the world of online gambling. Bitcoin casinos have…
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