Did Law Enforcement Use Illegal Search and Seizure in Your New York Drug Investigation or Arrest? Contact a New York Criminal Defense Lawyer
Did a law enforcement officer pull you over in traffic although you were obeying the rules of the road?
Did the police search you, your car or your home without a search warrant and without your consent?
The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States clearly states that "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 . . . ."
For many years, evidence obtained as a result of an illegal search and seizure could not be used against you in court. Today, the laws are much less clear cut. Different rules apply in federal courts than in New York State courts. There are many different factors to be considered in determining whether a search was illegal, and if so, whether the evidence must be suppressed or excluded from use against you.
Having an intimate knowledge of the law regarding search and seizure, and the experience involved in making and winning suppression motions, can make a crucial difference in the outcome of your case. Having evidence excluded from use at trial as the result of an illegal search can result in the case against you being dismissed, or greatly improve your chances of reaching a favorable outcome.
For this reason, you need an experienced defense attorney to represent you in your felony or misdemeanor or federal or state drug case. I am a defense lawyer who has substantial experience litigating search and seizure issues, and have successfully defended clients on that basis.
Your defense attorney's job is to guard and protect your rights as a citizen or resident of this country. Your right to freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures is one of the first considerations in your defense. At the Syracuse law firm of George F. Hildebrandt, Attorney at Law, you can be assured that your rights will be protected.
Contact a New York Defense Attorney to Discuss Your Arrest, Search and Seizure
To discuss your criminal charges as well as any search and seizure issues that may have led to your arrest, please contact the Law Offices of George F. Hildebrand t . I am happy to meet with you and offer legal advice aimed at pursuing the most favorable possible outcome in your case.
