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by Michael Spano | Nov 23, 2020 | Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
White-collar crimes are prevalent across mainstream media and newspaper headlines with powerful figures being accused of stealing millions of dollars from either innocent people or large-scaled companies. With white-collar crimes, there are specific requirements that...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | May 30, 2018 | Criminal Defense
Traffic stops are always inconvenient and frustrating. When the cops pull you over, you may end up with tickets or criminal charges. Fortunately, there are actions you can take to avoid being a police magnet.Whether you are a little tipsy and do not want a drunk...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Jan 26, 2018 | Blog
New York operates under implied consent laws for driving under the influence of alcohol. When a person receives a driver's license in the state, he or she consents to follow police instructions when on the road. Implied consent means if an officer asks you to...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Jan 2, 2018 | Blog
The old saying is that the only two things that are certain in life are death and taxes. But if you have not been paying your taxes as you should, or if you have been receiving money under the table for work and not claiming it on your tax return, you may be putting...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Dec 1, 2017 | Blog
You may have been told authorities cannot legally search your property without first having a warrant. Is this true? The answer is a bit more complicated than you might think, especially when it comes to vehicles. If you are pulled over in New York and officers ask to...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Nov 7, 2017 | Search And Seizure
United States citizens receive protection from illegal searches and seizures from the Fourth Amendment in the Constitution. The Fourth Amendment states police cannot search a person's home, assets or vehicle without having a warrant or probable cause.Despite this...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Oct 26, 2017 | Blog
Tax fraud is a felony offense that costs the United States government billions of dollars every year. In fact, the Internal Revenue Service estimates that the government loses approximately $458 billion annually.However, not everyone gets away with it. When...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Sep 29, 2017 | Blog
There are various guidelines in place for police officers who wish to obtain a warrant to inspect a person's home or car. These guidelines are in place to protect the general public from unlawful searches and seizures. Most people are aware they can ask...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Sep 4, 2017 | Blog
Doing your own taxes can prove complicated, but paying someone else to do them can be expensive, costing you considerable money on top of what you may already owe to the Internal Revenue Service. While the language and calculations involved may be bewildering,...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Aug 2, 2017 | Blog
Shoplifting is a serious offense and is one of the most common crimes people commit. According to data published in New York Magazine, approximately one out of every 11 citizens have shoplifted in the past. That information comes from the National Association for...
