What is an OASAS Evaluation in DWI Cases in New York State?

The OASAS evaluation will be of use to the Court in determining whether the individual is a chronic user of alcohol or drugs, thereby mandating…

Guide to Letters of Support in a Sentencing Memorandum

There is no one size fits all rule for letters…

Understanding Crawford Hearings in New York State

Whenever a proposed order of protection threatens to deprive defendants of “substantial” interests — such as access to their home or…

Voluntary Surrender to Federal Prisons

Voluntary Surrender is when a federal defendant is not taken into custody at sentencing but is allowed to report to their assigned prison at a later date. Generally…

How do I get Plea or Sentencing Minutes for a New York City criminal case?

The minutes of a case are the written transcript of what was said on the record in the courtroom during a hearing. The plea…

What is Affirm ClientCredit at Spodek Law Group P.C?

ClientCredit allows law firms to access a legal fee lending solution that allows consumers to pay legal fees in manageable, scheduled installments online.

Understanding a Superseding Indictment in Federal Court

Under the law, an indictment cannot be “amended” once it has been returned by the grand jury because it would violate the defendant’s Fifth Amendment right to be indicted by a grand jury. However, during the course of criminal…

Manhattan Justice Opportunities

Manhattan Justice Opportunities provides community-based diversion and…

Understanding Rule 11 Plea Agreements

Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure permits prosecutors and defendants to enter into three (3) different types of plea agreements.

It states that in exchange for a plea of guilty, the prosecutor will do any of the following:

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