Search & Seizure Violations in a Drug Crime Case

Tallahassee Drug Crime Lawyer

One of the most important defense strategies for fighting drug charges is whether or not law enforcement officials violated federal search and seizure laws.  According the U.S. Constitution, law enforcement officials cannot search your property unless they have a valid search warrant or probable cause to conduct an arrest.  The 4th Amendment to the Constitution clearly states, "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

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In order to file charges, law enforcement officials need to have sufficient evidence that proves your involvement in a drug crime.  Without proper evidence, the prosecution will not have grounds to press charges.  Unfortunately, there are many situations in which law enforcement officials become desperate in their search for evidence, and consequently violate state and federal law.  At the law offices of Jansen and Davis, P.A., you can trust that we will thoroughly investigate the circumstances of your arrest to determine if the law enforcement authorities violated your rights by conducting an unlawful search and seizure. If we find any evidence that indicates a violation occurred, we will promptly make it known to the judge and motion to have the evidence thrown out and the charges reduced. 

Contacted an Experienced Tallahassee Drug Crimes Attorney

If you have been charged with a drug crime, the sooner you can contact a Tallahassee drug crimes defense lawyer at our office, the better.  The more time we have to investigate your arrest, the better chance we’ll have at learning whether or not the police conducted an unlawful search and/or seizure of your property.

To learn more about your legal rights in regards to search and seizure laws, please don’t hesitate to contact a knowledgeable Tallahassee drug crimes defense attorney at the law offices of Jansen and Davis, P.A. today!