New York Probation Lawyer

Violation of Probation Lawyers

At the Law Offices of Mayo Bartlett PLLC, we provide aggressive, thorough, experienced and skilled representation to individuals and businesses facing potential probation violations in both New York State, Connecticut and federal matters. Mayo Bartlett is a New York Probation Lawyer who represents clients throughout Westchester County New York, Putnam County, the Hudson Valley, and New York City, including the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. He has been selected as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers, and he is recognized as a Super Lawyer. In fact, Mayo was featured on the cover of the 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers Magazine as seen below.

In September 2023, Mayo Bartlett gave a presentation and continuing legal education class to the Westchester County Department of Probation, Criminal justice lawyers, and Westchester County Judges. He served on a panel with Rocco Pozzi, the Westchester County Commissioner of Probation, and discussed best practices concerning how probation and the courts handle probationers. Among the topics discussed were the rules which may directly impact probationers which are often overlooked by the court and attorneys who are involved with the case. For instance, the insertion of consent to search clauses may violate New York State Crimial Procedure Law 410.50 which requires probation to follow strict protocols for searches and warrantless arrests of people on probation.

Criminal Procedure Law 410.50 reads as follows:

§ 410.50 Custody and supervision of probationers.

  1. Custody. A person who is under a sentence of probation is in the
    legal custody of the court that imposed it pending expiration or
    termination of the period of the sentence.
  2. Supervision. The probation department serving the court that
    imposed a sentence of probation has the duty of supervising the
    defendant during the period of such legal custody.
  3. Search order. If at any time during the period of probation the
    court has reasonable cause to believe that the defendant has violated a
    condition of the sentence, it may issue a search order. Such order must
    be directed to a probation officer and may authorize such officer to
    search the person of the defendant and/or any premises in which he
    resides or any real or personal property which he owns or which is in
    his possession.
  4. Taking custody without warrant. When a probation officer has
    reasonable cause to believe that a person under his supervision pursuant
    to a sentence of probation has violated a condition of the sentence,
    such officer may, without a warrant, take the probationer into custody
    and search his person.
  5. Assistance by police officer. In executing a search order, or in
    taking a person into custody, pursuant to this section, a probation
    officer may be assisted by a police officer.

Our New York Probation Attorneys regularly work with forensic experts and private investigators who are former law enforcement officers to evaluate our cases, and to formulate strategies that will be most effective for our clients’ defense. Together, our NY Probation Lawyers, private investigators and forensic experts form a highly experienced and effective criminal defense team.

With offices located in White Plains New York at the Westchester Financial Center which is one block from the White Plains Train Station and bus depot, and two blocks from the Westchester County Court, our Probation Lawyers work with a team of licensed private investigators and forensic experts to diligently handle felonies in Federal Court, as well as New York State Courts in New York City, and Westchester County, including White Plains, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, Rye, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown,
Dobbs Ferry, Chappaqua, Greenburgh, Elmsford, Valhalla, New Rochelle, Peekskill, Armonk, Mount Pleasant, Bronxville, Eastchester, Briarcliff, Edgemont, Hastings,  Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, Hartsdale, Harrison, NyackMount Vernon, Port Chester, Bedford, Mount Kisco, Yorktown, Katonah, Pelham, Croton on Hudson, Cortlandt, Somers, Brewster, Southeast, Putnam County, Dutchess County, Putnam Valley, Ossining, New Castle, North Castle, Lewisboro, South Salem, North Salem, Pleasantville, Ardsley, Irvington, Larchmont, Tuckahoe, Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Rockland County, Ulster County and throughout the Hudson Valley, we will work with you to achieve the best results.

As a New York Probation Lawyer, Mayo Bartlett will honestly and effectively review your case and discuss your legal options with you. We will challenge the evidence presented against you by the prosecutor and carefully assess and evaluate the evidence against you to provide the most vigorous defense, and to give you the best advice with respect to how to handle your matter.

We have found that seemingly simple steps like requesting a modification of our clients’ proposed conditions of probation may make an incredible difference in their experience while on probation. We will carefully scrutinize your case, and we are always happy to discuss the results with you. Our New York Probation Lawyers will also fight to protect your civil rights as we provide you with a thorough and ethical criminal defense.

In New York State, Probation Violations may completely change your life. The fact is that once you have been convicted and you are placed on probation, you are no longer presumed innocent and you may have severe consequences from the moment you are accused of violating the terms of your probation. Seemingly simple arrests for offenses like Possession of Marihuana (Marijuana), DWI and Theft may lead to a violation of probation, and may have collateral consequences such as deportation of denial of United States citizenship if you are not a citizen of the United States. Our Probation Lawyers work closely with immigration lawyers to make sure that your Violation of Probation does not have undue immigration consequences. 

The New York State Penal Law is an extensive body of laws which make many acts criminal. Ignorance of the law is not a defense. If you are stopped by the police, remain silent, remain calm, and ask to speak to an attorney. Even if you are innocent, it may be harmful for you to speak to law enforcement. One of our most valuable rights is the right to remain silent.

Having an experienced and diligent New York Probation Lawyer is essential because if you are founf to have violated probation, the results may include substantial jail time and often expensive fines imposed by the court.

Our NY Probation Defense Lawyers also have extensive experience representing college students who have criminal charges against them. Seemingly minor charges like Marihuana possession and Petit Larceny can have devastating consequences for college students. These charges can lead to denial of student loans, and even expulsion from school. If you, or a loved one is a college student facing criminal charges contact us immediately so that we may help you effectively resolve the case while preserving your ability to complete your education.

Mayo is a seasoned NY Probation Lawyer who regularly made weekly appearances on Richard French Live as part of an hour long live legal panel which may be viewed on WRNN. The show was taped live every Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 7:00 p.m. and airs throughout New York, Connecticut and New Jersey, including the five boroughs of New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, the Washington DC Metro Area, Dallas, Houston, San Fransisco, Los Angeles and Hawaii.

We are experienced and dedicated Probation Defense Lawyers located in White Plains NY. Our Probation Defense Lawyers have handled thousands of criminal cases in Westchester County and throughout the Hudson Valley and New York City. Our White Plains NY offices make us centrally located and allow us to represent clients throughout Westchester County, the five boroughs of New York City, Putnam County, Dutchess County, Rockland County, and the Hudson Valley. As Westchester Probation Lawyers, we are always in the courts of Westchester County. We are familiar with the police, prosecutors and judges, and we approach every case as if it was the most important case we have, because to you, it is.

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