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Convey False Information
Last Updated on: 30th March 2025, 04:48 pm
CONVEY FALSE INFORMATION
If you’re accused of conveying false information, you could face serious penalties. That means possible jail time, steep fines, and a permanent criminal record. At Spodek Law Group, we’re brutally honest about what’s at stake. We refuse to sugarcoat anything. If you spread misinformation to authorities—or if the government thinks you did—you need a powerful defense strategy right away.
WHAT IS CONVEYING FALSE INFORMATION?
Conveying false information usually means giving untrue details to federal agents, law enforcement, or other government bodies. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, it can also cover hoaxes or fake threats that cause public alarm. If your statements mislead officials, you risk being charged with a crime that could ruin your future.
When federal investigators build a case against you, they don’t care if you “didn’t mean to.” If the evidence shows you offered wrong details, they will push for maximum penalties.
FEDERAL LAWS AND PENALTIES
Under 18 U.S.C. § 1001, lying to a federal agency can lead to fines and up to five years in prison. If your false information involves terrorism or national security, sentences might be harsher. When that happens, you risk decades behind bars. If prosecutors show you acted with criminal intent, you could face an uphill battle in court.
When you’re convicted, you get a criminal record that follows you around. That record makes it hard to find good jobs, rent an apartment, or keep professional licenses. Potential employers often perform background checks—and seeing a federal crime can be a dealbreaker.
NEW YORK STATE PERSPECTIVE
State laws also penalize false statements. For example, New York Penal Law § 240.50 addresses false reports that create public alarm. From a prosecutor’s point of view, these offenses waste law enforcement resources and harm public trust. If convicted, you could face up to a year in jail for a misdemeanor, or more for a felony, plus lifelong repercussions.
WHY PROSECUTORS CRACK DOWN
Courts see false information as an attack on the integrity of the justice system. If authorities can’t trust the details they receive, they waste time investigating the wrong leads. That impacts everyone’s safety. As a result, prosecutors aim to hold people accountable. They might push for higher bail, threaten more severe charges, or demand tough plea deals.
If you underestimate them, you’re kidding yourself. The system has enormous resources, and they won’t show mercy if they think you lied on purpose.
YOUR DEFENSE STRATEGY
At Spodek Law Group, we use a direct, no-nonsense approach. We look for ways to challenge the evidence against you, and we dig into every detail of your case. If we find that law enforcement gathered evidence illegally, it may be ruled inadmissible in court. If that evidence is thrown out, the prosecutor’s entire argument can collapse—and that can lead to reduced charges or a potential dismissal.
We also ask hard questions about your intent. If you had no reason to mislead officials, we highlight that. Sometimes people make honest mistakes or get confused under stress. By showing you didn’t plan to deceive, we can reduce the likelihood of a conviction. That means a less severe outcome and a better shot at preserving your future.
REAL CONSEQUENCES—AND WHY THEY MATTER
If you do nothing, you risk a criminal record that could haunt you. You could lose job opportunities or face immigration issues if you’re a non-citizen. From an employer’s perspective, a conviction for false information suggests you can’t be trusted. That stigma doesn’t just vanish with time.
If you wind up behind bars, you could lose months—or years—of your life. You might be cut off from your loved ones, while also carrying a mountain of legal fees. From a practical standpoint, everything you’ve worked hard for could be jeopardized.
THINKING BIGGER AND BOLDER: OUR STRATEGIC ADVICE
We won’t tolerate excuses. If you’re serious about beating these charges, it’s time to double down on your defense. Here’s what we recommend:
- Gather every scrap of evidence. That means texts, emails, phone records—anything that can prove your side of the story.
- Stay silent until you talk to us. Opening up to investigators without legal counsel can dig you deeper into trouble.
- Address root causes. Were you under extreme pressure? Did someone coerce you? Did you misunderstand a question or form? We’ll explore these angles.
- Be brutally honest with your defense team. If you hide facts from us, we can’t help you.
MULTIPLE POINTS OF VIEW
From your perspective, you might see this as a misunderstanding. Maybe you think the government is targeting you unfairly. From law enforcement’s perspective, they want to protect the public and punish wrongdoing. The court’s angle is about enforcing laws fairly and discouraging others from similar actions. Our job is to show that your case deserves careful review, not a rush to judgment.
HOW SPODEK LAW GROUP CAN HELP YOU
We’re a nationwide federal defense law firm, founded by Todd Spodek, with over 50 years of combined experience. We know the stakes. We have offices across the USA, and we’re available 24/7 to speak with you. Our entire approach is about getting you the best possible outcome. We focus on high-impact strategies that create maximum leverage in your case. We call out your blind spots, and we push you to think bigger about your defense.
If you’re ready to fight back, contact us today. We’ll develop a bold plan, force the government to prove every aspect of its case, and look for any way to weaken their arguments. We never back down because your freedom matters.