WHAT IS A GRAND JURY? A grand jury is a group of no fewer than 16 and no more than 23 persons, which is convened by a superior court. Grand Jury investigates offenses by hearing and examining evidence to determine whether to permit prosecution of those offenses. The district attorney; A clerk or other public […]
NYC Insider Trading Investigations
Prosecutors and lawmakers have taken a more aggressive approach against insider trading. You might have been successful in evading criminal charges in the past, but there are new systemic changes designed to make this type of evasion much more difficult. Insider trading is typically defined as using private, privileged information to buy or sell securities. […]
What Are The Best Defenses Against The IRS Tax Fraud Investigations?
Defenses During The IRS Investigations The IRS is authorized to issue administrative summonses to tax payers during civil audits and criminal investigations. In a way, these summonses serve as subpoenas and are enforceable in federal court. The government uses its power to issue administrative summonses as a way to engage in fishing expeditions, looking for incriminating […]
What Happens If You Get Caught Lying To Welfare in NYC?
Can I Be Deported For Medicaid Fraud Or Welfare Fraud In New York City? At Norman Spencer Law Group PC we deal with criminal Medicaid fraud cases on a daily basis. In our practice we see a number of non-US citizen clients accused of Medicaid fraud or Welfare fraud. One of the main problems faced […]
Do You Know the New York State Pharmacy Laws and Regulations to Operate Your Business?
If you are a pharmacy owner in New York City, you are likely aware of the many regulations and new york state pharmacy laws governing the operation of a pharmacy. While the bulk of these laws and regulations address the safe and legal dispensation of medications, a pharmacy?s business operations are also closely regulated. A […]
NYC Section 8 and Housing Fraud
Section 8 is a federal government program which subsidizes rent payments for low-income families. It is administered by the HUD (US Department of Housing and Urban Development) and local city administrations. In New York City, Section 8 is run by the NYCHA (New York City Housing Authority). What are the legal implications of Section 8 […]
