Solano County Search and Seizure Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer in Fairfield, California

Under the United States Constitution, you are protected against unreasonable searches and seizures. The Fourth Amendment protects your property and person from unreasonable searches conducted by law enforcement and applies to your person, business, home, vehicle and other property. So what happens when law enforcement violates your Fourth Amendment rights? Evidence or even a confession obtained from that illegal search and seizure cannot be used as direct evidence against you in court.

At Maas Law Offices, our Fairfield criminal defense attorneys represent clients in criminal cases involving unreasonable or illegal search and seizures. Because of our extensive experience in this area, we are able to work to have evidence suppressed and charges dismissed by proving that law enforcement conducted an unreasonable search and seizure. We represent clients throughout Solano County and Contra Costa County from our law offices in Fairfield, California. In defending our clients' rights and fighting to protect their freedom, we are able to provide the most effective legal representation.

What is an unreasonable search and seizure?

What classifies as an illegal or unreasonable search and seizure will vary depending upon the particular circumstances of the case as well as the search itself. Generally speaking, law enforcement must have a valid warrant to conduct a search of someone's property. However, there are other circumstances where law enforcement may be allowed to conduct a search and seizure in the absence of a search warrant or arrest warrant. If the law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that the individual has committed or is committing a crime, this may justify a search and seizure. However, this will vary depending upon the particular case.

The Fourth Amendment also protects your business from illegal search & seizures. If there is no probable cause or emergency condition for a law enforcement officer to search your business, then a search warrant must be presented to search the premises. Our attorneys can assist you in proving that you were the victim of an unlawful search & seizure of your business. In the same manner, a search & seizure of your car can be deemed illegal if the officer did not have probable cause to assume that a criminal offense was being committed. Even if the officer locates actual evidence of drug possession or another criminal offense, the evidence cannot be used in court if the search was illegally conducted. With the help of a skilled defense attorney, it is possible that your case may be thrown out altogether.

A person is frequently the subject of a search and seizure. Common examples include a search of your clothes, wallet, purse or pockets. If a search & seizure of your person was illegal, an attorney at our firm may be able to have evidence dismissed so that it cannot be used against you in court. Contact our firm today so that we can begin reviewing your criminal charges and the circumstances surrounding your search and seizure that led to your arrest. We believe that an experienced defense lawyer should be extremely familiar with search and seizure laws and how these apply to criminal cases in your area. We have dedicated our careers to help those who have been charged with criminal offenses, and we have the specialized knowledge you need to fight off your criminal charges.

Consult a Skilled Search & Seizure Attorney Today!

Whether you were searched after being pulled over for a traffic violation, your home was searched, you were searched while being detained for questioning, or your business was searched, the attorneys at Maas Law Offices have the knowledge and experience with search and seizure law in order to determine whether you were the victim of an unreasonable search and whether the evidence or information obtained should be excluded from criminal proceedings. A Fairfield Search and Seizure attorney at our firm can review your particular situation and determine what we can do to help you.

At our office, we work with clients who have been charged with crimes after an illegal search and seizure has taken place. Often times, it will require the skilled assistance of a seasoned Solano County search and seizure lawyer to thoroughly investigate a case and to determine whether a search and seizure was legal or not. In cases where we can find that the search and seizure was unlawful, we will be able to aggressively pursue your freedom and defend your rights. Our goal is to prove that you are innocent and that a law enforcer was the one to commit the offense of violating your Fourth Amendment rights.

If we are able to prove that the search and seizure was in fact unreasonable, we may be able to have your charges suppressed and the case dropped altogether. Call our office today to take advantage of our free case evaluation! We have already helped dozens of clients in Solano County and Contra Costa County, and we are ready to put our most aggressive defense together for you!

If you have been subjected to an unreasonable or illegal search and seizure in Solano or Contra Costa County, contact a Fairfield search and seizure lawyer at our firm today!