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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.

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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.

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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.

Los Angeles Drug Possession for Sale Lawyers

Drug Possession for Sale Lawyers

Drug possession for sale is a crime defined in California’s penal code. It’s important to have an attorney who can defend you against these charges. With California’s law, it doesn’t matter what kind of controlled or illegal substance you dealt. If you intend to sell a prescription or regulated substance without the proper license to do so, or you intend to sell a prohibited substance, you can also be charged with this crime.

Controlled substances include things like heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine, all of which are illegal to create, use, or sell. They also include prescription medications like benzodiazepines and opioids. In order to commit the crime of possession for sale in California, you need to meet the following criteria:

  • You are in possession of a controlled substance, whether legally or illegally.
  • You are aware that you possess the substance and aware that it is controlled.
  • You have enough supply of the substance to sell it.
  • You intend to sell it.

The prosecutor must prove every aspect of this list beyond a doubt. If you have never actually sold the drugs, it can be difficult to prove intent. One potential defense is for your lawyer to show that you only intended to use the substance yourself. Intending to sell drugs is more serious than possessing them alone.

If your lawyer can show that you didn’t intend to sell the drugs, you might have options to keep you out of jail. These include completing a rehab program or taking part in drug diversion classes. Once you complete the alternative sentencing, you can have the charges dismissed instead of being convicted.

Possessing marijuana to sell is a felony. Convictions lead to a maximum of three years in prison along with up to 10,000 dollars in fines. If you sold marijuana to a person under the age of 18, you can serve a maximum of seven years instead. The severity of the penalty will vary depending on how old the person you sold to is.

Similarly, intending to sell methamphetamine can cause you to spend three years in prison. In addition, if you transport or actually sell meth, your sentence might be up to four years. The sentence for dealing to minors is a maximum of nine years, though it could be lengthened even further depending on the circumstances.

Selling illegal narcotics like heroin and cocaine is a serious action that can lead to a maximum of four years in prison. When the person you sold to was a minor, you might be sentenced to nine or more years instead.

There are other punishments that you might face based on the circumstances. For example, if you move a significant amount of drugs across at least two county borders in California, you might be sentenced to nine years.

Following your sentence, you may be sentenced to parole or probation. This is a type of mandatory supervision that places restrictions on what you can and can’t do with your life. You can expect to need to comply with mandatory drug tests. If you fail the drug test or otherwise violate your conditions, you might be stuck with more time in custody.

Another consequence is that being convicted means registering as a drug offender. You have to stay on the drug offender list for the next five years. Failing to register might lead to a revocation of your parole and more criminal charges.

Undocumented people might be deported if they are convicted of possessing drugs to sell.

It is also difficult to become employed after committing a felony. Being convicted of a felony is something that employers can reject you for.

Proving the Case

Prosecutors have to prove each element of your case. They will use Totality of the Circumstances to do so. They must show that there is enough evidence to indicate that you did possess the substances, knew the substances were controlled, and intended to sell them anyway.

Sometimes prosecutors will present evidence like cash and baggies to show that the drugs were being sold. If they can show that you were portioning the drugs to distribute to people, they have a case against you, even if you didn’t actually try to sell the drugs.

If a person is being investigated as a potential drug dealer, law enforcement might send an undercover officer to pose as a customer. Once the dealer tries to sell the substance to the officer, there is reasonable evidence to charge them with intent to sell.

It’s vital that you work with an experienced attorney if you’re facing any kind of drug crime in California. There are ways to avoid the maximum sentencing and to work with the prosecution. Your lawyer will be able to explain your options and help you choose a course of action.

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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

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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

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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

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