From Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C. - What Can a Probation Officer Not Do? explains the legal limits placed on probation officers in New York and how those boundaries protect individuals serving probation. Drawing on Penal Law § 65.10 and CPL Article 410, this episode breaks down the difference between court-imposed probation conditions and the enforcement role of a probation officer. Listeners will gain clarity on supervision rules, modification procedures under CPL § 410.20, and what happens when an officer acts beyond their lawful authority.
Suffolk County criminal defense attorney Jason Bassett discusses how probation works in practice across Suffolk County, Nassau County, and Long Island. The episode explores core supervision duties, reporting requirements, employment and residence conditions, restitution orders, and how probation officers interact with treatment providers and employers. It also examines search and seizure rules under CPL 410.50, including when warrantless searches may be permitted, when a court-issued search order is required, and how Fourth Amendment protections still apply to probationers.
The podcast also addresses misconduct and accountability. Learn what constitutes probation officer misconduct, how violation hearings proceed under CPL § 410.70, and what rights probationers retain—including the right to legal representation, the right to challenge unauthorized conditions, and the right to appeal. The discussion highlights oversight agencies such as the New York State Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives (OPCA) within the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), as well as local procedures through the Suffolk County Probation Department in Yaphank, Riverhead, Hauppauge, and Central Islip.
Featuring insights from Jason Bassett, Esq., a former prosecutor and President of the Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association for 2024-2025, this episode outlines practical steps to protect your rights during home visits, financial compliance reviews, and alleged probation violations. With experience in the Queens County District Attorney's Office, the New York Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, and admissions to the Eastern District of New York, Southern District of New York, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, Jason Bassett explains how probationers can respond when boundaries are crossed and how the Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C., located at 320 Carleton Avenue, Suite 4200, Central Islip, advocates for clients throughout the region.
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