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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...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | May 10, 2022 | White Collar Crime
On April 27, a 37-year-old financial advisor in New York was indicted for an alleged embezzlement scheme. The accused man is the CEO of the Maddox Group, which is a financial advisory firm that operates in and around New York City. Investment fraud allegations...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Apr 8, 2022 | DWI
You can't always count on law enforcement to properly enforce the law. Sometimes, you have to know your rights in order to protect yourself from the inappropriate or downright illegal actions that officers might make in the field. If you are ever in the uncomfortable,...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Mar 18, 2022 | Criminal Defense
In New York, police often lie to juvenile suspects in an effort to get them to confess to a crime. This is a highly controversial practice and one that criminal defense lawyers often challenge in court. There are many reasons why police might choose to lie to a...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Feb 11, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Heroin is seen as a dangerous and highly addictive drug, so in New York, the consequences for heroin possession and sale are quite harsh. Here's an overview of the state's heroin laws you should know. New York heroin laws You will find laws regarding controlled...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Jan 14, 2022 | Drug Charges
Federal agents assigned to the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New York office seized more than a ton of cocaine during two operations conducted in early November 2021. Three men have been charged in connection with the seized drugs. The cocaine seizures, which are...
On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Jan 14, 2022 | White Collar Crime
New York residents facing charges of larceny and embezzlement can feel as though their world is upside down. These charges are very serious and carry hefty penalties. What are larceny and embezzlement? Larceny is a white-collar crime that involves stealing another...
