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What is the procedure for appearance tickets (DAT) in New York?
What is an appearance ticket An appearance ticket is a written notice that’s issued and subscribed by a police officer that directs a designated person to appear in a local criminal court at some future time in connection with their alleged commission of a crime. In essence, if you committed a less serious offense, instead […]
read moreDWI Refusal Hearing Lawyers NYC
WHAT IS A DWI REFUSAL HEARING Regardless of whether it’s right or wrong, if you refuse to submit to a DWI chemical test, your license to drive in NY will be revoked for one year. Within 14 days of your arraignment, the DMV will schedule a refusal hearing. This is a separate hearing from your criminal […]
read moreBrooklyn Order of Protection Lawyers
Here is the formatted article with proper spacing, headings, formatting, and relevant hyperlinks: What is an Order of Protection? In New York, an Order of Protection is obtained with a court order that explains what one individual can and can’t do to another individual. There are times when an Order of Protection doesn’t allow an […]
read moreWhat Happens At Federal Arraignment?
What Is The Arraignment? The federal arraignment is a court hearing after an indictment, complaint, or criminal information is filed in which the defendant is informed of the criminal charges filed and enters a plea. This is the first appearance by the defendant in federal court after the arrest. The arraignment is not a trial. […]
read moreNYC Tax Fraud Lawyers
Facing IRS Investigation: Do You Need a Tax Fraud Lawyer? If there is one thing that strikes fear in the hearts of people, it’s having the Internal Revenue Service place them under investigation for tax fraud. When this happens, the IRS will do anything to gain an indictment and conviction. In fact, in 2015 the […]
read moreNYC Arson Defense Lawyers
Accused of Arson? Get Legal Help from Criminal Defense Attorneys Are you being investigated, or accused, of committing arson? As most people know – Arson is when you explode, or burn, a dwelling or the surroundings of a space. Arson can apply to both commercial and residential buildings. If you do arson in connection with […]
read moreNew York Dental License Defense Lawyers
New York Dental License Defense Lawyers: We Protect Your Career and Reputation If you’re a dentist in New York, being investigated, we can help. As a dentist in New York, your license is your livelihood. You’ve spent so many years training and building your dental practice, and any threat to your license can be devastating. It could result in financial, reputational, or […]
read moreWorkers’ Comp Fines New York Lawyer
Running a business is tough. You have to make critical decisions everyday that affect the operations of the company and the lives of the people who work for you. Although you always try to make calls that are fair and just and in accordance with New York State law, mistakes happen. And there are times […]
read moreNew York Enterprise Corruption Lawyers
Enterprise corruption (New York Penal Law § 460.20) is a serious crime that’s usually associated with other, equally serious crimes. Enterprise corruption occurs when a person who knows of the existence of a criminal enterprise, and is aware of its criminal activities, associates with, participates in or is employed by that enterprise. If you are […]
read moreFederal Food Stamp Crimes
If you’ve been following the news these days then you’re aware that the new administration in Washington, D.C. has promised to prosecute and eliminate fraud in federal programs. One of these “entitlement” programs currently being scrutinized is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the “food stamp” program. Is snap In Trouble? The […]
read moreNYC Compliance instruction Lawyers
If you have found yourself in trouble with the law and being ordered to pay fines or complete community service, you will be subject to compliance instructions. However, time after time, clients of attorneys will fail to do what has been assigned to them. When this occurs, they may go to court without the proper […]
read moreNYC Assault and Battery Lawyers
Exploring the Labyrinth of Assault and Battery Cases Look, I get it. You’re finding yourself in a pickle, accused of assault and battery in New York City. I’m Todd Spodek from the Spodek Law Group, and I’m here to tell you that you’re not alone. Assault and battery is a serious charge here in the […]
read moreNY Penal Law 125.12 – Vehicular Manslaughter
Now it might seem like the law is a bit convoluted and confusing, but it doesn’t always have to be. Vehicular manslaughter in the second degree. In order to be considered guilty of vehicular manslaughter in the second degree, you have to cause the death of another person, and also either operate a vehicle in […]
read moreNY Penal Law 190 Bribery of Public Servants
In this post in our ongoing series where we look at New York’s penal law, we’re going to tackle the various crimes that are covered under bribery of public servants. So let’s get started with bribery in the third degree. Bribery in the third degree. You’re guilty of this crime when you confer some kind […]
read moreDUI – DWI Conditional License Lawyers
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) can issue a conditional driver’s license to a qualified driver whose New York license has been revoked or suspended due to a drug- or alcohol-related offense, most commonly DWI. A conditional license is not granted automatically; if your license has been suspended, you must apply for a […]
read moreNYC Procurement Fraud Lawyers
Understanding the False Claims Act and Government Procurement Fraud The False Claims Act was passed in 1863, and was expanded in 1986. The False Claims Act punishes individuals, and businesses, who attempted to defraud the government through false billing of goods and services. Our NYC procurement fraud attorneys provide concierge service, and experienced representation, in […]
read moreWhat Should You Do If You’ve Been Convicted of a Federal Crime?
Preparing for Prison: What to Do If You’re Facing Federal Charges Schedule Regular Meetings With Your Attorney Your attorney is going to be one of the few people who you can count on to make your transition to prison as easy as possible. He or she will likely take steps in an effort to get […]
read moreNYC Money Muling Lawyers
Money Muling Lawyers A “money mule” is the term given to an individual who transfers stolen goods or money. In most cases, money mules are unknowingly tricked into accepting funds from accounts without the account owner’s authorization, or they unwittingly deposit a fake check into an account at a financial institution. Sometimes, money mules are […]
read moreWhat Is the Prescription Interdiction & Litigation (PIL) Task Force?
The Department of Justice Prescription Interdiction & Litigation Task Force: Combating the Opioid Crisis The Department of Justice Prescription Interdiction & Litigation Task Force (PIL) is the entity that the federal government uses to fight the prescription opioid crisis. It calls for every criminal and law enforcement tool to be put toward fighting this epidemic. […]
read moreNew York Wholesale Liquor License Lawyers
Lawyers For Understanding Wholesale Liquor Licenses Getting a wholesale liquor license requires several steps that need to be completed before you are granted your licenses. The first step is understanding the requirements at the state and federal levels. The second step is ensuring you follow procedures correctly so you do not lose your license. When […]
read moreFood Stamp Administrative Disqualification Hearings
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a form of government assistance designed to help households with low incomes put food on their tables. Often referred to as food stamps, the program today typically uses EBT cards rather than the books of stamps used in previous decades. Grounds for […]
read moreNYC Postnuptial Lawyers
How to Find the Best Postnuptial Agreement Lawyers in New York City For married couples in New York seeking to alter their financial arrangements post-wedding, hiring experienced counsel to draft a postnuptial agreement is crucial. Also known as postnups, these legally binding contracts allow spouses to redefine things like asset division and spousal support in […]
read moreNY Physical Therapist License Defense Lawyer
There are many people who go into the field of medicine in order to help people. However, often times one mistake can really affect a person’s career. There are a lot of people in medicine who have had to spend a lot of time and money fighting a legal case. Anyone who has ever been […]
read moreNY Foreign Bank Account Report Attorneys
NY FBAR Attorneys New York based attorneys with Spodek Law Group PC represent US residents in matters involving the Foreign Bank Account Report regulations anywhere in the country. We have represented numerous clients accused by the IRS of failing to file a foreign bank account report. Many American citizens keep foreign bank accounts for business […]
read moreHow Does Cooperating with the Federal Government Work?
What Happens If You Cooperate With the Federal Government Are you facing federal drug charges? If so, you can potentially reduce your sentence or be granted immunity from prosecution by exposing the criminal activities that you and your accomplices are being charged with. Whether it’s accomplice testimony, becoming an informant or turning state’s evidence, you’ll […]
read moreUnderstanding a SCRAM bracelet in relation to NY DWI charges
Understanding a SCRAM bracelet in relation to NY DWI charges.A SCRAM device is an alcohol-monitoring bracelet. It usually comes up as part of an application for a defendant’s release on his or her own recognizance or as a condition of probation in criminal cases for drunk driving. However, they can come up in other cases. […]
read moreBrooklyn Public Intoxication Lawyers
Public Intoxication Laws in Brooklyn and New York In Brooklyn and the rest of New York, public intoxication is defined in more specific terms than many other areas of the country. While many other jurisdictions equate intoxication with drunkenness, the laws found in the New York penal code draw distinctions between being drunk from alcohol […]
read moreWhen You See the Government’s Evidence Against You
Navigating Federal Criminal Charges: Understanding the Discovery Process Are you facing federal criminal charges but want to know what evidence the government has? Learn when you will see the government’s evidence and how you can use it to defend your case from our expert federal criminal defense attorneys. Understanding Your Situation What to Do if […]
read moreNYC Wire Transfer Schemes Lawyers
Wire Transfer Fraud: Penalties and Defenses More than $600 trillion was moved via wire transfer in 2012 alone, and more than 130 million wire transfers occur annually. Although the majority of these transfers go through with no complications, some of these transactions are considered fraudulent by the U.S. government. Statistics show that as many as […]
read moreWhat are the rules regarding indictments in New York?
Indictment An indictment’s a written accusation by a grand jury that’s filed with a superior court which charges someone with the commission of a crime, or with the commission of two or more crimes. The term indictment includes a superior court information. Superior Court Information A superior court information’s a written accusation by a DA […]
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