Search & Seizure

September 11

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Search & Seizure
Date: September 11, 2014
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Your Constitutional Rights Against Unlawful Searches & Seizure

The first step in protecting yourself and your privacy during an unlawful search and seizure is to understand your constitutional rights. These FAQs cover the key points and provide critical information you need to know. If you’ve been unlawfully searched, you should consult with a criminal defen...

July 10

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Criminal Defense , Search & Seizure
Date: July 10, 2014
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Three Things Your Defense Attorney Can Do When a Computer Search is Authorized

In many criminal cases, police now use computer searches of suspects hard drive to obtain evidence. If this happens to you, contact a Grand Rapids criminal defense attorney right away. Depending on the circumstances, there are certain things your attorney can do. UNDERSTANDING THE SCOPE OF A COMPU...

April 24

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Criminal Defense , Search & Seizure
Date: April 24, 2014
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When Can the Police Search Me and My Belongings?

Some criminal cases involve constitutional issues. One such set of cases is those concerning searches and seizures. The federal constitution prohibits law enforcement officers from conducting unreasonable searches and seizures. In many cases, law enforcement officers must have a warrant in place bef...

March 12

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: CPS , Search & Seizure
Date: March 12, 2014
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Five Reasons Why the CPS Worker is not your Friend

A Child Protective Services investigator shows up at your door and wants to talk. They’re just there to investigate a complaint, they tell you, and of course they are expecting you to let them in, because you’ve got nothing to hide, right? Here’s why letting them get past your front door is no...

March 10

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Criminal Defense , Search & Seizure
Date: March 10, 2014
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Top Five Things NOT to do When the Police Show Up with a Search Warrant

What should I do if the police show up with a warrant? Let’s face it, if the police are at your door with a warrant, you know that your life (and probably your house) is about to be turned upside down. The police suspect you of a crime, and they are searching for evidence to…...

February 13

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Criminal Defense , Search & Seizure
Date: February 13, 2014
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The police lied in the search warrant

Recently, we were able to obtain a dismissal of charges in a serious felony drug case because the regional drug team (BAYANET) lied in the search warrant affidavit. In this case, the police alleged that they used a helicopter to fly over the target house and viewed it with a FLIR (forward looking in...