Drug Charges Defense:
The Illegal Search and Seizure of Evidence
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that:
"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."
Along with additional rights outlined in the Fifth, Sixth and Eighth amendments — the purpose of this right is to ensure the fairness for those accused or suspected of criminal activities, and to prevent government abuses of police power. In drug cases, however, abuses of that power and Fourth Amendment search and seizure violations are commonplace.
Attorney, Mark S. Greenberg, has successfully defended clients in federal criminal cases since 1981. In that time, he has established a reputation for vigorously defending his clients' rights and on numerous occasions has effectively challenged government evidence on the basis of search and seizure violations.
To arrange for an initial, professional consultation – contact us online or call our Philadelphia law offices directly at 877-297-6972 or 267-439-4879.
Motions to Suppress Evidence Obtained
Through an Illegal Search and Seizure
Obtaining evidence by way of an illegal wiretap, a false or coerced confession, searching and seizing evidence outside of a warrant's scope, using less than credible evidence for probable cause or to obtain warrants — these are some of the more common "missteps" the government makes in building cases against individuals suspected of being involved in drug activity.
As your lawyer, Mark S. Greenberg will carefully review the law enforcement procedures used in obtaining the search warrant, and in executing the search and seizure order itself. He will examine the legality of a wiretap, if one was used against you. If the police claim you confessed, Attorney Greenberg will explore whether the confession was obtained legally. In appropriate cases, a motion to suppress evidence can be filed with the court during the pre-trial phase of the case. If the court rules that the evidence in question was obtained illegally and grants your motion to suppress — that evidence, and any secondary evidence it led to, must be excluded from use against you at trial.
There Is Always a Defense – Find Yours Here
We provide experienced criminal defense representation on behalf of people facing charges in the federal courts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
To schedule a professional consultation – contact us online or call attorney Mark S. Greenberg directly at either 877-297-6972 or 267-439-4879. Our offices are located in Center City, Philadelphia, but we are available to meet with you at more convenient locations as well.
