Evaluating Illegal Search And Seizure In Drug Crime Defense
“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.” The Fourth Amendment.
Many drug cases rest on the procedures leading up to the arrest–especially drug possession cases. Police always believe they made a clean arrest, respecting the accused’s constitutional rights. The truth is, every arrest is unique in some way, and one of the most powerful tools a drug crime defense attorney has is to examine the procedures to ensure that the arrest was properly and lawfully made.
Holding Police Accountable For Illegal Drug Raids And Illegal Stops
At The Law Office of Jessica Koester, LLC, we analyze each case for Fourth Amendment violations, asking these key questions:
- Was a home, apartment or place of business searched without a warrant, probable cause, consent or emergency?
- Was a vehicle subjected to search and seizure without probable cause?
- Were arrests made on warrants of probable cause?
- Did a search and seizure at a public school violate the rights of the accused?
The area of search and seizure is complex and evolving, and includes precedents embedded in a substantial number of prior cases. No ordinary citizen can expect to be “up” on the minutiae of search and seizure law. But East St. Louis criminal defense attorney Jessica Koester is respected throughout southern Illinois for her knowledge of the law and her skill in applying it to client cases.
Free Consultations For Anyone Facing Serious Drug Charges In State Or Federal Court
If you want a lawyer who will fight for your constitutional rights, call Edwardsville drug crime defense lawyer Jessica Koester at 618-307-4192, or write to her using the online form.