212-300-5196

Service & Results.

nyc criminal lawyers over 30 years of experienceWe Know How To Win Cases

Spodek Law Group handles tough cases
nationwide, that demand excellence.

Get Free Consultation

Faced 5+ Years in Prison

People Vs Joseph Amico

Covered by NYDaily News. Las Vegas man accused of threatening a prominent attorney and making vile remarks.

Faced 10+ Years in Prison

People Vs. Anna Sorokin

Covered by New York Times, and other outlets. Fake heiress accused of conning the city’s wealthy, and has an HBO special being made about her.

Faced 3+ Years in Prison

People Vs. Genevieve Sabourin

Accused of stalking Alec Baldwin. The case garnered nationwide attention, with USAToday, NYPost, and other media outlets following it closely.

Faced Potential Charges

Ghislaine Maxwell Juror

Juror who prompted calls for new Ghislaine Maxwell trial turns to lawyer who defended Anna Sorokin.

Why Choose Us

Clients can use our portal to track the status of their case, stay in touch with us, upload documents, and more.

Regardless of the type of situation you're facing, our attorneys are here to help you get quality representation.

We can setup consultations in person, over Zoom, or over the phone to help you. Bottom line, we're here to help you win your case.

Spodek
Law in the Media

View All

Meet Todd Spodek

WE PROVIDE WHITE GLOVE SERVICE TO CLIENTS
WHO WANT MORE FROM THEIR ATTORNEY

The Spodek Law Group understands how delicate high-profile cases can be, and has a strong track record of getting positive outcomes. Our lawyers service a clientele that is nationwide. With offices in both LA and NYC, and cases all across the country - Spodek Law Group is a top tier law firm.

Todd Spodek is a second generation attorney with immense experience. He has many years of experience handling 100’s of tough and hard to win trials. He’s been featured on major news outlets, such as New York Post, Newsweek, Fox 5 New York, South China Morning Post, Insider.com, and many others.

In 2022, Netflix released a series about one of Todd’s clients: Anna Delvey/Anna Sorokin.

Why Clients Choose Spodek Law Group

The reason is simple: clients want white glove service, and lawyers who can win. Every single client who works with the Spodek Law Group is aware that the attorney they hire could drastically change the outcome of their case. Hiring the Spodek Law Group means you’re taking your future seriously. Our lawyers handle cases nationwide, ranging from NYC to LA. Our philosophy is fair and simple: our nyc criminal lawyers only take on clients who we know will benefit from our services.

We’re selective about the clients we work with, and only take on cases we know align with our experience – and where we can make a difference. This is different from other law firms who are not invested in your success nor care about your outcome.

If you have a legal issue, call us for a consultation.
We are available 24/7, to help you with any – and all, challenges you face.

Bronx Probation Violation Lawyers

Probation: A Second Chance at Rehabilitation

Understanding Probation

Probation is a type of deferred sentence where the defendant is given a jail term but is allowed to function in the community instead of going to jail. An example would be if a judge delivers a sentence of 12 months in jail but suspends that sentence for 24 months. The defendant would be on probation for 24 months, visiting a probation officer as required, paying fines and performing other requirements before being released from the suspended sentence. Probation does not mean that the defendant is innocent. The defendant is still guilty of the charges, but the judge makes the decision that it is in the best interest of the defendant to have a chance to prove that no other crimes will be committed and that the person can abide by regulations that are set forth by the court.

Potential Violations and Consequences

Understanding Violations

Unfortunately, there are violations that could result in the defendant going to jail for the length of the original sentence. There are times when the structure of the probation is easier to violate than others, especially if the defendant is placed on an intense sentence where drug tests, community service and being at home by a certain time are regulations of the probation. At times, a judge will order the defendant to spend time in jail and then be placed on probation. According to Criminal Justice Degree Hub, there are some people who will violate the terms of their probation so that they can go to jail because the length of time in jail is often shorter than being on probation. When the defendant gets out of jail, there aren’t any more regulations to follow, and the person can go about living life in a normal fashion.

Understanding the Types of Violations

Violations Of Probation

There are different types of violations depending on where the defendant lives. Probation is often governed by the state government but can be governed by the federal government depending on the crime committed according to FindLaw. In simple terms, a violation of probation is when you intentionally ignore the regulations that you’re given. At times, you might unintentionally violate your probation. An example might be if you miss an office visit because of an emergency or because you thought that you were supposed to go to the office one day and it was really scheduled for another date. If you do something that would violate your probation but don’t intend to commit the act, you need to contact your officer as soon as possible. On the other hand, if you intentionally ignore what you’re supposed to do, then the officer can submit documents that will violate you. Some officers will find any way possible to issue a violation while others will look at each issue to see if there is a solution or a reason before making a decision to issue a violation.

Penalties for Probation Violations

Just because you’re violated one time doesn’t mean that you’ll go to jail right away. The judge will need to look at the evidence, and you’ll have to go back to court to find out if you’re going to be given a second chance or if your probation will be revoked, which would mean going to jail. Some of the ways that you could violate probation include failing multiple drug tests, not paying fines, not going to court dates or not being home by the time designated in your paperwork. The defendant could also violate the terms of probation by having contact with certain people without permission by the officer or who were involved with the original crime. If the defendant is arrested for another crime while on probation, then it’s usually an automatic violation and can sometimes result in immediately going back to jail to serve the original sentence.

Defense Strategies

Defenses To Probation Violations

When the defendant violates the terms of probation, there isn’t a set routine that is followed. The probation officer will look at your history and the circumstances surrounding the violation before making a recommendation as to what should happen. At times, the officer might recommend that the defendant is given another chance to show that the violation was a mistake. At other times, the officer could recommend that the violation results in an extension of the original probation term. If the officer doesn’t think that the defendant will do anything different, then jail would be a recommendation.

With the assistance of an attorney, such as those at Spodek Law Group, there are a few defenses that can be filed for a probation violation. If the violation is because of a failure to pay fines, then the attorney can file that the defendant is indigent and unable to pay the required amount in full at one time. Defendants who fail to report for an office visit could claim that there was no transportation, there was an issue with a work schedule or that the officer wouldn’t see the defendant because of being late. Other defenses for common violations include drugs being in the system because they are prescribed, causing the defendant to fail a drug test or that the drugs were in the system before the defendant was sentenced. Without the help of an attorney, it’s sometimes hard to defend against probation violation claims

Free Consultation

Testimonials

I was searching for a law firm with some power to help me deal with a warrant in New York . After 6 days I decided to go with Spodek Law Group. It helped that This law firm is well respected by not only the top law firms in New York , but the DA , Judge as well. I...

~Fonder Brandon

5 Stars
It was my good fortune to retain Spodek Law Group for representation for my legal needs. From the beginning, communication was prompt and thorough. Todd, Kenneth and Alex were the first people I worked with and they all made me, and my company Qumana skincare feel comfortable and confident that the team was going to work hard for me. Everything...

~A G

5 Stars
After meeting with several law firms, I chose the Spodek Law Group not only for their professionalism and experience, but for the personal attention given to me right from the initial consultation. It is important to recognize how crucial having the right legal team is when faced with potentially life altering events that impact families and the lives of loved...

~George Cherubini

Spodek Law Group

White Glove Service

We Provide Superior Service, Excellent Results, At A Level Superior To Other Criminal Defense Law Firms. Regardless Of Where Your Case Is, Nationwide, We Can Help You.
View More

Request Free Consultation

Please fill out the form below to receive a free consultation, we will respond to
your inquiry within 24-hours guaranteed.

NYC

85 Broad St 30th Floor, New York, NY 10004

212-300-5196

get directions

Los Angeles

611 S Catalina St Suite 222, Los Angeles, CA 90005

212-300-5196

get directions

QUEENS

35-37 36th St, 2nd Floor Astoria, NY 11106

212-300-5196

get directions

BROOKLYN

195 Montague St., 14th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201

212-300-5196

get directions
Call Now!