Tampa Bay Area Drug Crimes Attorneys
The Attorneys at Denmon & Denmon Law are experienced at handling drug related crimes. Our drug crimes lawyers have exonerated clients at jury trial on Possession, Sales, and Trafficking related drug offenses. We have developed and utilized successful defenses to drug related charges. We have experience cross examining every type of state witness in a drug related charge, from the Arresting Officer to the Confidential Informant to the Forensic Toxicologist analyzing the illicit substance. Pre-trial we have suppressed drug related evidence in many different factual scenarios relating because of illegal police conduct.
We represent client on a wide array of drug crimes, including:
Listed below are some general answers to common questions asked on drug related crimes:
Can an Officer come in my house?
Rarely, without a Warrant from a Judge or Consent from you.
The fourth amendment of the Constitution draws a firm line at the entrance of your home. The police cannot constitutionally enter your home against your will without a Search or Arrest Warrant. Even then, there are strict requirements that the Police must follow, such as the “Knock and announce” rule.
Some very limited exceptions exist to the Warrant requirement when the police attempt to enter your homes, such as the to prevent physical harm to the officers or other persons, the destruction of relevant evidence, the escape of a suspect, or some other consequence improperly frustrating legitimate law enforcement efforts.
Can he search my vehicle?
Generally, no. However, your expectation of privacy is somewhat less in a car than it is in your home, so the officer can search your car if he has probable cause that there is contraband in the car, or if he feels it’s necessary for his safety and well-being. Each search conducted must be examined on a case by case basis by a Tampa Bay Criminal Attorney to make sure it’s legal.
Please note that if you voluntarily agree to let the officer search your home or car, then your constitutional rights have not been violated. However, what is truly “voluntary” consent is an issue that often must be addressed by a Hillsborough, Pinellas, or Pasco Criminal Judge.
What can I do if he searched my House, Car, or Person without permission?
First, get a lawyer! If the cop has searched you, your home, or your car illegally, and discovered incriminating evidence subsequent to the search, your Attorney may be able to get the evidence dismissed in court. For example, if you are stopped for a speeding ticket and the officer searches your car unreasonably finding Marijuana as a result, that evidence may likely be suppressed in Court. Without the evidence of Marijuana, the State will have to drop the case.
Call the criminal lawyers at Denmon & Denmon Law to set up an appointment at our Tampa or New Port Richey office locations to discuss your case today.
Tampa 813.554.3232
New Port Richey 727.753.0049
