Todd A. SpodekinspodeklawgroupCorrlinks: A Guide for Family Members of Federal InmatesCorrlinks is a system that allows federal inmates in the United States to communicate with approved contacts on the outside through email…Jun 5Jun 5
Todd A. SpodekinspodeklawgroupUnderstanding Innocent Spouse Relief with the IRSInnocent spouse relief is a program offered by the IRS to protect a spouse who filed a joint tax return from being held liable for tax…Jun 3Jun 3
Todd A. SpodekinspodeklawgroupFinancial Litigation Unit at the U.S. AttorneyThe Financial Litigation Unit (FLU) is a specialized team within the U.S. Attorney’s Office that focuses on recovering money owed to the…Jun 3Jun 3
Todd A. SpodekinspodeklawgroupThe Importance of an Acceptance of Responsibility Statement in a Federal Criminal CaseReduced Sentence:Jun 3Jun 3
Todd A. SpodekUnderstanding Encrypted Messaging Apps in Federal Drug CasesUsers are attracted to Threema for a few reasons, all of which center around trying to evade detection by law enforcement. Threema boasts…May 31May 31
Todd A. SpodekThe Benefit of Pleading Guilty to an Information rather then an IndictmentAn information and an indictment are both formal charges against a defendant. However, they differ in how the charges are brought. An…May 20May 20
Todd A. SpodekinspodeklawgroupChecklist for Rule 11 Guilty Pleas in Federal CourtAn Anders Checklist is a tool used by attorneys in federal court to evaluate a guilty plea and determine if there are any potential grounds…May 20May 20
Todd A. SpodekinspodeklawgroupWhat is in Initial Appearance in Federal CourtAn initial appearance in federal court is the first time a defendant appears before a judge after being arrested on federal charges. It…May 20May 20
Todd A. SpodekinspodeklawgroupUnderstanding Federal Grand Jury SubpoenasThe grand jury is an independent body, whose functions include not only the investigation of crime and the initiation of criminal…May 15May 15
Todd A. SpodekinspodeklawgroupMotion to Withdraw a Guilty Plea in Federal CourtUnder Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 32(e), a court may permit a defendant to withdraw a guilty plea prior to sentencing where…May 9May 9