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On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Mar 20, 2023 | Blog, Criminal Defense, DWI
New York drivers benefit from understanding how vehicle searches are affected by the Fourth Amendment. There is a vehicle search exception to the Fourth Amendment that many drivers might not know. A police officer may search a vehicle without a warrant in most cases...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Feb 15, 2023 | Drug Charges
In New York, it's illegal to possess prescription drugs that are not yours. This is considered a serious offense that can carry harsh penalties. This is what to know about unauthorized possession of prescribed drugs. Unauthorized possession of prescription drugs You...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Jan 11, 2023 | Drug Charges
Complaints about noise and antisocial behavior led to the discovery and seizure of heroin and fentanyl that police in New York say was packaged for sale. A 37-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman have been taken into custody in connection with the illegal drugs. The...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Dec 21, 2022 | Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
Using the mail system in an effort to defraud individuals or businesses in New York or elsewhere is considered to be a serious offense. If you are convicted of mail fraud, you could spend multiple decades in prison in addition to a fine of up to $1 million. However,...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Nov 8, 2022 | Drug Charges
Of all the drug crimes, those involving heroin are prosecuted particularly harshly by New York authorities. If you face charges, you will want to get help to fight them and clear your name. These are the state’s heroin laws. Possession of heroin Possession of a tiny...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Oct 15, 2022 | Criminal Defense
There was a time when an animal could be put on trial for murder. Nowadays, that might seem unheard of in New York due to the modern understanding of what defines murder and who can be held morally responsible for the action. Animals can't be murderers In order to...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Sep 14, 2022 | Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
When a person commits a crime in New York that the United States federal court considers a federal felony, they will be indicted by a grand jury. The indictment is a formal accusation that the person committed a crime and is typically the second step in the federal...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Aug 11, 2022 | DWI
Getting a DWI in New York is not good for any kind of career. But it can be especially serious if you are a legal professional. Penalties for DUI are severe and can lead to jail time as well as fines. You may also be required to get treatment for alcohol or drug...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Jul 19, 2022 | White Collar Crime
A New York woman has admitted to stealing more than $600,000 from her employer over a 22-month period. According to a statement released on July 1 by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, the 40-year-old Bronx resident has entered a guilty...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Jun 14, 2022 | Criminal Defense
A historic shift has taken place in New York. A great many fewer juvenile offenders are being sent to adult courts. This sweeping change has also been a factor in the rest of the U.S. As a result, many experts believe that more teens are getting the help they need to...
