Illegal Search & Seizure

Drug Crime Attorney Serving Orange County, CA

Law enforcement search and seizures are closely related to drug crime charges. In these cases, the drug evidence itself will play a major role in the prosecution's ability to charge you with the offense in the first place and to then seek a conviction in criminal court. If law enforcement conducted an illegal search and seizure and this led to your drug charges, this may result in that evidence being excluded from the case - and therefore positively impacting the outcome.

Talk to an Orange County drug crime lawyer at the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah today if you are facing drug charges and believe that you may have been the victim of an illegal search and seizure. During your initial consultation, we can discuss your charges with you, your rights and your legal options so you can make the right decision about moving forward with your case. If you work with our firm, we will then conduct a complete investigation into all aspects of your charges and any search and seizure conducted by Orange County law enforcement to determine whether your rights were violated in any way.

Protection from an Unreasonable Search and Seizure

Under the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution, Americans are granted the right to protection from unreasonable search and seizures. What is an unreasonable search and seizure? It involves an instance when law enforcement conducts a search or makes an arrest without probable cause or a valid warrant. In these situations, this evidence should not be used as direct evidence against the defendant in court. In a drug crime case, this can have a significant impact on the outcome. If the drugs law enforcement allegedly found in your possession were recovered after an illegal search, your attorney may be able to use this to file a motion to suppress that evidence. Without the presence of drugs, how did a criminal offense occur?

For help with your drug crime charges and how they may relate to an illegal search and seizure, contact an Orange County drug crime attorney at the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah today.