What happens when the feds raid my house?
What Is the Knock and Announce Rule in California?
What Is the Knock and Announce Rule in California? If you or your loved one is the subject of a search warrant, you may be wondering what your rights are. Contrary to popular belief, police may not simply break into your residence even if they have a search warrant. Continue reading to learn what the knock and announce rule means in California, and contact our attorneys at Wallin & Klarich…
Read MoreIf The Police Violated Your Legal Rights When Searching Your Person Or Your Car You Could Get The Charges Dropped
If The Police Violated Your Legal Rights When Searching Your Person Or Your Car You Could Get The Charges Dropped The California Court of Appeals reviewed the issue of whether a defendant wearing baggy clothing and having a history of weapons possession was not sufficient evidence to reasonably suspect that he was armed and dangerous during a traffic stop. In 2020, Juan Pantoja was pulled over by a police officer…
Read MorePros and Cons of Police Needing a Warrant to Search Your Cellphone
Pros and Cons of Police Needing a Warrant to Search Your Cellphone The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects a person’s right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement. Recently, the Supreme Court ruled that Fourth Amendment protection includes a person’s cellphone. In a unanimous ruling, the Supreme Court decided on June 28 that law enforcement must first obtain a warrant before they can search…
Read MoreYour Search and Seizure Rights Extend to Houseguests – U.S. Fourth Amendment
Your Search and Seizure Rights Extend to Houseguests – U.S. Fourth Amendment The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects you from an unlawful search and seizure of your property. Law enforcement must have a valid search warrant as well as “authorized consent” in order to come into your home and search for evidence of a crime. Our attorneys at Wallin & Klarich want to share with you a…
Read MoreHow Getting Your Computer Fixed Can Lead to Your Arrest – PC 311.11
How Getting Your Computer Fixed Can Lead to Your Arrest – PC 311.11 Possession of “child pornography” is a serious crime at both the state and federal level. You can be prosecuted by either the District Attorney of the county where the offense occurred or by the Attorney General of the United States, depending on how you are charged. Either way, if you authorize a private citizen access to your…
Read MoreShould Cops Be Able to Search Cellphones without Warrant?
Should Cops Be Able to Search Cellphones Without Warrant? You can’t go anywhere without seeing someone on their smartphone these days. Whether they are calling a friend, playing a game or searching the web, people are always connected to their cellphones. These people no doubt have the belief that what is in their phone will remain private. However, smartphones are now at the center of an ongoing debate on whether…
Read MoreWhat happens when the feds raid my house?
What happens when the feds raid my house? If your house was searched by the police and your computer was taken away, you may be in trouble. Many times, the police or federal authorities are looking for child pornography so they take your computer to search. The search can last days, weeks and sometimes months before they let you know what they intend to do. Questions commonly asked: Can I…
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