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Best Los Angeles Criminal Lawyers and Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys
If you’re charged with a crime anywhere in Los Angeles County, it’s crucial you secure the help of an experienced Los Angeles criminal defense attorney. The Spodek Law Group is here to help, in your… Read More
Estate Tax Audits Lawyers
Over the course of a lifetime, many people accumulate a certain amount of money. People work hard and put aside funds. When they think about making a will, they want to accomplish certain things. They… Read More
Professional Help from Los Angeles Violating a Restraining Order Lawyers
In the state of California, it is a crime to violate the conditions of a restraining order or protective order. Violating these terms could involve sending e-mails or texts, using violence, or entering a residence…. Read More
Payroll Tax Audits Lawyers
Payroll tax audits occur when the IRS looks at a business’s payroll taxes to determine whether they have underpaid. Some business owners might hire independent contractors, which means they don’t have a tax obligation. If… Read More
Tax Fraud Lawyers
An Overview of Tax Fraud An individual or business that intentionally gives out false information in order to avoid paying taxes completely or reduce the amount that they owe has committed to tax fraud. Tax… Read More
Tax Litigation Lawyers
If there is a problem with your federal taxes, you could find yourself in hot water with the IRS. It’s important to hire a tax attorney to help you with situations involving tax litigation, whether… Read More
Tax Controversy Lawyers
Tax controversy lawyers are lawyers that specialize in helping you resolve disputed taxes. Depending on the situation, you might be dealing with authorities on a local, state, or federal level. There are some cases where… Read More
Potential Tax Fraud Audits Lawyers
If you have received notice that you are being audited by the IRS, it’s important to talk to a tax attorney right away. In most cases, all the IRS wants to do is determine whether… Read More
Tax Court Litigation Lawyers
Tax litigation is a process that occurs when a tax dispute cannot be settled through a settlement procedure. It is usually the last step in a tax controversy, once the defendant has exhausted their other… Read More
Court of Federal Claims Tax Litigation Lawyers
Tax litigation is a process by which people resolve tax disputes with the government, either through a settlement or a trial process. Different courts have different procedures and cover different aspects of tax litigation. If… Read More
Innocent Spouse Defenses Lawyers
One of the most common issues that tax attorneys help their clients with is disputes from the IRS. The IRS is the federal agency that governs tax collection, and they have ample resources available to… Read More
Los Angeles Misdemeanor Hit & Run (Property Damage) Lawyers
California Vehicle Code 20002 VC This is the code within California Vehicle Code that deals with the distinction between felony and misdemeanor hit & run. If you’ve been charged with misdemeanor hit & run, here’s… Read More
Pimping And Pandering Lawyers In Los Angeles
Pimping and pandering are closely related acts but are separate and distinct crimes. If a person is charged with pimping they are also usually charged with pandering and vice versa. Pimping is covered under California… Read More
Los Angeles Possession lawyers
Health and Safety Code 11350 This is the safety code in California’s law that lays out simple possession charges against defendants. This includes drugs that have legitimate medical purposes (like Hydrocodone or oxycodone) and illicit… Read More
Los Angeles Possession of Alcohol in a Vehicle by a Person under 21 lawyers
If you’re under age 21 and you’re stopped by law enforcement with alcohol in the car, you face potential jail time, fines and loss of driving privileges. California Vehicle Code section 23224 declares it misdemeanor… Read More
Los Angeles Possession While Driving Lawyers
Possession of a controlled substance is illegal in California, and it’s made worse when you’re caught driving while in possession of a controlled substance. A controlled substance is defined as anything regulated by the United… Read More
Los Angeles Prescription Fraud lawyers
Patients and doctors are sometimes charged with prescription fraud. On the patient side, it’s called “doctor shopping” and involves committing fraud to get prescriptions from many doctors (Health & Safety Code 11173 HS). The Health… Read More
Rape Lawyers In Los Angeles
Rape is an extremely serious charge and considered a felony in most states. Many rape cases involve acts of force upon unwilling persons, however, rape can take other forms such as taking advantage of a… Read More
Los Angeles Supervising or Aiding a Prostitute Lawyers
Human trafficking has been a focus of law enforcement efforts during recent years. It is commonly believed that the prohibitions in this area of law only apply to “pimps” or brothel owners. However, the laws… Read More
Getting Professional Help with the Los Angeles Forgery Lawyers
When most people think of forgery, they automatically assume the case involves one person faking the signature of another. The legal definition of forgery is much more complicated, but usually involves the falsifying or creating… Read More
Utilizing Los Angeles Forging or Altering a Prescription Lawyers
Altering or forging a prescription in the state of California is a serious offense, one you should certainly be working closely with a skilled attorney if you have hopes of getting the charges lessened or… Read More
Los Angeles Grand Theft Of A Firearm Lawyers
Grand Theft Firearm is a “strike” offense in California and therefore a very serious charge that shouldn’t at any point be underestimated. If someone takes a firearm, they can be in for some messy legal… Read More
Los Angeles Health Care Fraud Lawyers
Health care fraud is common in many medical practices. It can be medical insurance billing fraud, HMO fraud, Medicare fraud, or even health insurance fraud. It’s illegal, and being charged with this kind of crime… Read More
Los Angeles Heroin Possession lawyers
Understanding Heroin Possession Charges California Health and Safety Code 11350 HS is the code that is used to prosecute heroin possession charges. Heroin was one of the earliest drugs to be listed under the Controlled… Read More
Human Trafficking Lawyers In Los Angeles
Since the enactment of Proposition 35 in California, the penalties for Human trafficking are very clear on the severity of consequences for conviction of this crime. The Californians Against Sexual Exploitation Act (Prop 35) was… Read More
Los Angeles Hydrocodone Possession lawyers
What is Hydrocodone Possession? While it’s evident that a charge for possession of hydrocodone means that you’re being accused of possessing Hydrocodone, there’s a lot more to the charge than just that. It falls under… Read More
Los Angeles Domestic Violence Lawyers
Domestic violence is a scourge for many people, mostly women. Whether physical or moral, the brutality exerted by one spouse on the other spouse is too often devastating. Following an incident of domestic violence, it… Read More
Los Angeles Lawyers Defend Driving On A Suspended License
In California, if a person knowingly drives while their driver’s license is suspended or revoked, they can be found guilty of a criminal misdemeanor under the California Vehicle Code 14601 VC. What Is The Definition… Read More
Los Angeles Driving Without A License lawyers
Driver’s Licensing Laws in California If you want to drive a vehicle in California, you must be licensed to do so. This is fairly straightforward. The California Vehicle Code 12500(a) VC lays out the crime… Read More
Los Angeles Drug Crimes Lawyers
Being arrested for a drug crime in California is never a positive experience, regardless of the charge level. Every suspect is subject to the same arrest protocol and could potentially have been apprehended under false… Read More
Los Angeles Drug Diversion (Penal Code 1000) Lawyers
Pretrial Diversion Program Drug crimes in California have very serious consequences. Some of them are felonies that can lead to 3 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. For some lucky people, there is the… Read More
Why Hire Los Angeles Drunk in Public / Public Intoxication Lawyers
Many people who have been arrested for being drunk in public or public intoxication fail to realize the severity of the crime. Just because drunk in public is considered a misdemeanor and carries only a… Read More
Los Angeles DUI Lawyers
Defending Against DUI Charges in Los Angeles Just because you were arrested under suspicion of DUI, doesn’t mean you are necessarily guilty. In fact, even if the arresting officer claims to have evidence from testing… Read More
DUI Marujuana
Los Angeles DUI Marijuana in California Lawyers Among the more progressive states, California voters recently approved recreational marijuana use in addition to its existing laws permitting use for medicinal purposes. Consequently, it is not surprising… Read More
Los angeles Failure To Appear (Penal Code 1320) Lawyers
Understanding “Failure to Appear” (FTA) Charges When someone is charged with a crime, they are usually ordered to appear in court on a specific day and time. If you fail to show up to court… Read More
Failing To Register As A Sex Offender In Los Angeles
The Wetterling Act, passed in 1994, was the first law in the United States that required each state to create and maintain a sex offender registry, however, the registry was strictly for law enforcement use…. Read More
Los Angeles Federal Crimes Lawyers
Federal crimes result in serious penalties according to California law. The problem with federal crimes is the sheer complexity of this type of crime. There are dozens of individual crimes that fall into the category… Read More
Los Angeles Felon With A Firearm Lawyers
Penal Code 29800 PC The penal code that covers “Felon with a firearm” laws is Penal Code 29800 PC. Beyond the simple penal code entry, though, is an incredibly complex law that needs a bit… Read More
Los angeles Felony Hit & Run (Injuries to others) lawyers
California classifies hit-and-run offenses into two separate categories. First, you have the misdemeanor hit and run, and second, you have the felony hit and run. For a misdemeanor hit and run, you could be charged… Read More
Los Angeles Aiding & Abetting Lawyers
California’s penal code 31 PC defines the criminal activity referred to as aiding and abetting. This is a crime punishable by law, and it is defined as the act of encouraging, facilitating, or aiding in… Read More
Los Angeles Assault lawyers
Penal Code 240: Assault Penal Code 240 is the one you are dealing with if you’ve been accused of simple assault. Simple assault is defined as “an attempt to commit a violent injury on someone… Read More
Los angeles Asset Forfeiture lawyers
Most people know that certain assets can be seized when a person is arrested. Items that constitute evidence are always taken. Illegal drugs or controlled substances are also subject to seizure. Vehicles, guns, and other… Read More
Los Angeles Battery lawyers
California lists battery – also known as simple battery – as a crime that consists of “any willful and unlawful use of force or violence on someone else.” This is a distinction between “assault” which… Read More
Los Angeles Battery On A Peace Officer Lawyers
Battery on a Peace Officer Penal Code California’s Penal Code includes two sections covering Battery on a Peace Officer: 243(b) and 243(c) PC. The definition of the crime is: “Willfully and unlawfully touching a peace… Read More
Los Angeles Battery On A Spouse/Mate – PC 243(e)(1) Lawyers
Los Angeles Battery On A Spouse/Mate – PC 243(e)(1) Lawyers Domestic battery ranks among the most common of all domestic violence crimes in California. It never gets any easier to face, though. While the court… Read More
Los Angeles Burglary lawyers
Burglary Definition Burglary is defined in Penal Code 459 in California. It has several components: Entering any residential or commercial building or room with the intent to commit a felony or a theft once inside…. Read More
Child Pornography Lawyers in Los Angeles
Child Pornography Lawyers in Los Angeles Being charged with a child pornography crime can completely turn your life upside down. These allegations carry extremely serious penalties in both state and federal courts. If convicted, you… Read More
Los Angeles Cocaine Possession lawyers
Cocaine in California: Understanding the Laws and Penalties Cocaine goes by many names in California and across the rest of the United States: Blow, rack, rock, and coke, to name just a few of the… Read More
Los Angeles Conspiracy Lawyers
California penal code 182 PC discusses the legalities of conspiracy. Conspiracy is defined as the agreement between two or more people to commit a crime. Even if you did not actually commit the crime or… Read More
Los Angeles Corporal Injury on a Child – PC 273d Lawyers
According to California penal code 273d PC, imposing cruel physical punishment on a child is illegal. Corporal punishment is a crime that has many different definitions, and it’s typically considered child abuse when corporal punishment… Read More