Protecting You in Search Warrant Disputes
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. — Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
The Constitution presumes that any search of your person, home, workplace or motor vehicle that is conducted without a search warrant is invalid. If you are facing criminal charges as a result of a search conducted under the authority of a search warrant by law enforcement officials, you need an attorney experienced in the law of search and seizure. To satisfy the Constitution, a search warrant must meet many technical and stringent requirements. The fact that the police told you that they had a search warrant to search your person, home, motor vehicle or workplace is not the end of the story. It is just the beginning.
Mark W. Bennett strives to protect his clients' Fourth Amendment rights under the U.S. Constitution. In addition, he understands how Article 14 of our Massachusetts Constitution in many instances provides greater protection than the Fourth Amendment.
Mark W. Bennett — Experienced ∙ Thorough ∙ Professional
Attorney Bennett knows a lot about search and seizure law. In his former career as a police detective, he used search warrants in the investigation of crimes and wrote affidavits in support of search warrants. Later, as an assistant district attorney in Middlesex County, he was called upon to review the affidavits of police officers before those affidavits were submitted to a magistrate for judicial approval. Attorney Bennett will thoroughly review the search warrant in your case. If evidence resulting from an illegal search and seizure is being used against you, he will fight to get that evidence excluded and get your case dismissed.
Contact Mark W. Bennett if you have been charged with a crime resulting from a search conducted by the police. Call us toll-free at 877-891-5130 from anywhere in the Greater Boston, Milton, Quincy and the South Shore areas.
Search Without a Warrant? Let Us Help.
Often, the police search someone's person, home, motor vehicle, or workplace without first obtaining a search warrant. The usual rule is that a warrant is required. However, in certain limited circumstances, the court may find that the police were not required to obtain a warrant before conducting a search. Once such exception to the warrant requirement is when a person voluntarily consents to a search. Nothing requires a person to voluntarily consent to search by the police, however, if the police insist on searching, a person should not physically resist; this may result in other criminal charges. Contact a lawyer immediately.
Contact Our Full-Service Criminal Defense Law Office
You have the right to remain silent. Use it! Do not make any statements to the police, even if you think what you would say is completely innocent. Do not attempt to "explain what happened." Before you do anything, discuss your case with Attorney Mark W. Bennett. Your initial consultation could be an important first step to clearing your name. Contact us by calling 877-891-5130 or you can also contact us by e-mail.
