Understanding Search and Seizures

For police who are investigating drug crimes of any kinds (whether manufacturing, distribution or trafficking), there is hardly a more important or important tool than that of search and seizure. Often, a vast majority of evidence used in a prosecutor's case comes from such a process, and they usually form the backbone of the legal offense used against the accused. There are, however, still procedures that need to be followed and guidelines that must be adhered to for this evidence to be considered valid in the court of law. When officers become overzealous, they can overstep their boundaries, tainting the case.

If a search and seizure is later deemed as unreasonable, for example if a judge had not issued a warrant and circumstances did not justify the search without it, all evidence found will be thrown out under the Supreme Court's "exclusionary rule." All evidence found as a result will also be tossed as it is considered "fruit of the poisonous tree." While this does not necessarily mean your case will be dismissed, it does mean you do not have to defend evidence gotten through illegal ways. Everyone must abide by the law, especially the law enforcement offers who have pledged to uphold it.

Search and Seizure Defense in Collin County

If you believe you have been the victim of an illegal search and seizure, the best thing you can do is contact an experienced Collin County drug crime defense lawyer as soon as possible. Here at the Zendeh Del Law Firm, we believe everyone deserves a fair trial. By looking over the evidence and evaluating your case, our attorneys can determine the validity of any search and seizures. If we believe you were submitted to an illegal search, we will take your case to whatever measures are necessary to make sure your constitutional rights are being protected to the full extent of the law.

If you or a loved one believe you have experienced an illegal search and seizure, contact a Collin County Drug Crime Defense Lawyer today.