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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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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.

Baltimore Federal Criminal Lawyers

If you have been charged with a crime, it is important that you hire an attorney to represent your interests. This is because you could be facing many different penalties if convicted. Even if you aren’t convicted of a crime, you could still experience a decline in your personal or professional reputation. Let’s take a look at what an attorney may be able to do in a federal criminal case.

What Types of Cases Can an Attorney Help With?

Federal crimes may carry harsher penalties than those imposed at the state or local level. Examples of federal crimes include the use of a computer to commit fraud or engaging in money laundering. Drugs and weapons charges could also be classified as federal offenses. In some cases, committing a crime on federal land will result in a federal charge. An attorney may be able to represent your interests no matter what you have been charged with or why.

What Types of Penalties Could You Face If Convicted?

Depending on the type of crime that you are convicted of, you could face a mandatory minimum prison sentence. For instance, if you are convicted of possessing a drug like cocaine or heroin, expect to spend up to 10 years in prison before begin allowed to apply for parole.

If you are convicted of a financial crime, you could be required to pay a fine as well as restitution to victims. This could result in handing over tens of thousands of dollars or more to the government or to other parties. Your assets could be sold to help raise money to repay those debts, and wages may be garnished to help make up any balance that is left over after assets are liquidated.

You may be required to wear a bracelet or some other sort of monitoring device if you are allowed out of prison on parole. Furthermore, a judge may require you to report to a parole officer on a regular basis. Regular drug testing may be part of any deal to let you get out of jail early.

An Attorney May Help Negotiate a Plea Deal

It is possible that the government has overwhelming evidence against you and that it should result in a relatively easy conviction. However, in the criminal justice system, there is no such thing as easy or straightforward. Your attorney will do everything in his or her power to weaken the case that the government intends to make.

For instance, an attorney may have evidence suppressed or work to poke holes in witness testimony. This may help to create doubt in the eyes of the jury, and the prosecution may decide to offer a plea as opposed to a mistrial or losing the case outright. Instead of spending time in prison or under home detention, you may receive probation or an order to cease doing business in your chosen field.

An Acquittal Is Not Out of the Question

There is a chance that you could be acquitted of the federal charges that are levied against you. This may happen if a witness refuses to testify or if a judge decides that evidence was obtained improperly. A jury could also decide that the prosecution hasn’t proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt based on the evidence it has submitted. Your attorney may be able to help you decide if testifying on your behalf could also help to create doubt in the mind of a juror.

If you have been charged with a federal crime, do not hesitate to reach out to an attorney. The guidance of a qualified legal professional may be able to make it easier to protect your rights and increase the chances of obtaining a favorable outcome in the matter.

How a Federal Criminal Appeal Works

There is a certain amount of mystique surrounding federal criminal appeals. It’s the reason why questions often arise concerning how they work and whether they enable counsel to present new information after a district court judgment. Another reason why aspects of the federal appellate process is unclear is because appeals are far less dramatic than court cases.

Unlike district courts, there isn’t a lot of room for drama because much of the process is handled in writing. Subsequently, there are no theatrics like what’s depicted on TV in district courts. To the dismay of those that prefer excitement, federal criminal appeals are sometimes complex, but the process is straightforward and requires strict compliance with technical rules, without any deviation.

In many ways, appellate courts are the opposite of district courts. Federal criminal appeals do not offer a chance to re-open or otherwise speak on facts from the trial. An appeal and a trial are two entirely different events that share no similarities, with the exception of being an integral part of the legal process.

An aspect of federal criminal appeals that many people find confusing is that most, if not all of the process is handled in writing. After all sides file briefs to raise and respond to alleged errors of a legal nature, the next step is the wait. As the appellate court reviews the case, there is a chance that they will communicate with counsel in writing if technical rules were not follow. Otherwise, months or perhaps a year later, the decision will be issued in writing.

As aforementioned, there is no courtroom drama during federal criminal appeals. Even if counsel submits a request to present oral arguments, that process is handled with a higher level of formality than you would typically find in district courts. Everything about appellate courts is more formal. In the event that oral arguments are presented, there typically isn’t a presentation where counsel is allowed a chance to speak for 30 minutes. Instead, there will likely be a question and answer session where clarification is provided about specific legal arguments.

Another way in which appellate courts are different from district courts is they are not considered courts of record. In other words, you won’t likely find a jury, court reporter, witness or witness stand in an appellate court. Why? Because there is no testimony or receipt of evidence. The information provided to appellate courts was acquired during the trial. No other information is needed, with the possible exception of legal clarification during oral arguments.

Another stark difference is the amount of time it takes to complete the entire process. While it’s possible that the federal criminal appeals process can be completed after several months, that’s not the norm. On average, it’s likely to take an entire year, if not longer. Appellate judges have to review hundreds of cases and it’s entirely possible that each one contains documents with thousands of pages. Even when staff attorneys assist with the process, it’s still a masterful undertaking that requires a lot of time.

Fortunately, there have been some changes to the process in recent years because appellate courts are starting to employ the use of technology for greater efficiency. This often includes allowing the electronic submission of briefs. This alone can eliminate weeks, if not months from the amount of time it takes to complete the process.

There are some aspects of federal criminal appeals that cannot be accelerated, regardless of what technology is implemented. When it comes to reading and considering arguments, appellate judges must take as much time as necessary to do so without error. There will always be a human element in the process of handling a federal appeal that can extend the timeframe. Sometimes it’s simply a matter of reviewing precedent or a large volume of complex information. There is simply no way to get around the lengthy timeframe of a federal criminal appeal.

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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...

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