Generally the police cannot conduct a search without a warrant. This is at the very heart of your constitutional right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures by the police. The police must secure a warrant that is based...
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Can I file a Motion to Suppress Based on an Unlawful Seizure?
Can I file a Motion to Suppress Based on an Unlawful Seizure? You can always seek to suppress the evidence against you if the police have violated your 4th Amendment right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. The...
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What Constitutes an Unreasonable Search and Seizure Under the 4th Amendment?
An unreasonable search and seizure is one that is done without a reasonable suspicion that the person has engaged, will engage, or is attempting to engage in criminal activity. The police must have more than a hunch. They must have...
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Can I File a Motion to Suppress Evidence Based on an Unlawful Stop?
A Motion to Suppress based on an unlawful stop is a way to get your criminal case dismissed by suppressing the evidence against you. An experienced attorney can evaluate the reason the police stopped you and determine if you were...
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Can I Suppress Evidence Based on an Unlawful Search?
Can I Suppress Evidence Based on an Unlawful Search? Evidence can be suppressed if the police searched you or an area under your control without a warrant; it is considered an unreasonable search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment to...
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