Even if you have nothing to hide, you probably don’t want a police officer rifling through your vehicle following a traffic stop. But if you are stopped for a suspected DWI, can police legally search your vehicle to help their case or possibly find evidence of another crime? We explain if police can legally search […]
Illegal Searches And Your Right To Deny Police A Search Of Your Property In Minnesota
As criminal defense lawyers who work to protect the individual rights of citizens, one piece of prevailing wisdom that we simply disdain is the idea that “If you’ve got nothing to hide, then just let us perform a search.” Even if you aren’t trying to conceal anything illegal or incriminating, it can feel like a […]
Who Can Give Consent To Search Your Property?
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 […]
