Police cannot search your belongings or property unless they have a warrant or consent to conduct the search, but who is allowed to provide this consent? Can a spouse give consent to a search? Can a roommate? How about a landlord or hotel staff? In today’s blog, we take a closer look at who can […]
Three Ways To Challenge The Validity Of A Search Warrant
The US Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures, so police can’t just bust into your home on a whim and look for drugs. That said, law enforcement can secure what’s known as a search warrant, which is a legal document that gives them the proper authority to search a specific place. In order […]
When Can Police Legally Search Your Vehicle
Regardless of whether or not you have something you want to hide in your vehicle, police can’t just force you to acquiesce with a search of your private property. In order for an officer to legally conduct a search of your vehicle, they wither need your permission to do so, a warrant or an exception […]
When Can Police Enter Private Property?
The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures. This means that police can’t just stop and frisk you while you’re walking down the street or barge into your home any time they want to look for evidence of a crime. However, that doesn’t mean you have absolute privacy […]
What To Do If Your House Is Raided In A Criminal Investigation
Hopefully you’ll never experience the shock and trauma that can come with an unexpected police raid, but even when police alert you of their presence and legally enter the premises with a warrant, you can be left feeling violated. Today, we take a closer look at what happens during a police raid of your home, […]
