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Search and seizure issues are important to explore when building a defense in drunk driving and drug cases. Despite the public safety risks posed by drunken driving and drug trafficking/use, criminal suspects still have constitutional rights that need to be protected. While law enforcement generally does its job well, there are cases where officers push the limits of established procedures…
There are a handful of ways that you can defend yourself when facing drug charges in Illinois. Obviously, the tactic that you use depends on the situation, but a few examples are listed below, and it’s wise to understand how they work. Illegal Search First of all, even if you admit that drugs were found in your possession, you may…
Police can use Global Positioning System trackers to keep an eye on a car’s movement. These wireless devices can automatically be set up to transmit the location of the vehicle to the authorities, whether it’s driving or just sitting in a parking lot. This is something that has been done in drug-related cases. So, do the police need to get…
When police officers show up at your door in Chicago and politely ask if they can come inside or conduct a search, it’s very important to know how to talk to them. People sometimes make costly mistakes because they feel nervous or they aren’t used to talking to the police. Here are some tips that can help: — Don’t give…
The fruit of the poisonous tree is an important legal idea that essentially states that anything related to an illegal means of gathering evidence is also illegal, even if it did not come directly from the primary event. When the law was broken the first time, it meant that all discoveries made by the authorities—that were only possible because of…
Typically, drug busts are made by state police and local police, but it’s important to know that it’s very easy for drug charges to become federal charges. This can happen with simple possession charges or more complex charges, like those for manufacturing and producing certain types of drugs. Below are a few examples of how federal charges can come about:…
Are you being charged with possession of an illegal drug, even though you did not have it on your person? If so, the authorities may have referred to something called “constructive possession.” It’s very important to know what this is and how it works. Typically, the authorities have to be able to prove a few different things for anyone to…
Many drug trafficking charges stem from physical events where people are caught with drugs on them. Typically, trafficking is used when people are moving a substantial amount–the amount is different for different types of drugs, but the rule of thumb is that the amount is more than the person would have for himself or herself–and this often happens in a…
When you are facing drug charges, you will hear a variety of terms regarding your case. One of these terms is probable cause. Probable cause is one concept that can have a huge impact on your case. It is necessary for you to understand some points about probable cause if you are facing criminal charges. What is probable cause? Probable…
Search and seizure laws are often misunderstood. Some people might think that law enforcement officers can take anything they want and others might think that law enforcement officers don’t have the right to take anything. The truth is that searches and seizures are governed by the principles set in the Fourth Amendment. What some people might not realize is that…