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Lubbock Illegal Search & Seizure Lawyers

LUBBOCK FORFEITURE DEFENSE LAW FIRM

The United States Constitution protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures. Likewise, the Texas Constitution provides similar protection to citizens of the State of Texas. If you suspect that evidence taken against you was taken as the result of an illegal search or seizure, it is important to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney.

At Hurley, Guinn, Singh & VonGonten​, our criminal defense attorneys have a wealth of knowledge to provide clients throughout West Texas. We work hard to ensure that proper police procedure was followed — whether in a warrantless search or a search conducted pursuant to a warrant. If the Texas or federal government is attempting to charge you with a crime based on evidence obtained during an illegal search, you should contact us by telephone at (806) 771-0700 or through our online contact form.

How the Fourth Amendment Works

When evidence against you has been obtained through an illegal search or seizure, your attorney should make a  motion to suppress the evidence against you. This applies whether you have been arrested for DWI, drug possession, or a federal white collar crime. 

If a court finds that a stop of your vehicle or search of your home was illegal, evidence obtained from that stop or search may not be used against you. Simply put, a Fourth Amendment violation could severely weaken or altogether destroy the Government's case against you.

Texas Forfeiture Attorneys • Serving Midland, Abilene, Odessa

Many times, law enforcement will not only arrest you but will also attempt to seize property they deem to be "contraband." This seizure process if initiated by law enforcement filing a Notice of Seizure and Intended Forfeiture. Under state law, contraband is any item derived from or used in the commission of a list of specified criminal offenses. If you have received a Notice of Seizure and Intended Forfeiture, it is critical that you seek the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney. Once that Notice is filed, you have limited amount of time to answer to these allegations before the State of Texas is permitted to keep your property.

Free Initial Case Evaluation • Texas Illegal Search Defense Lawyer

If you need an experienced defense attorney to challenge an illegal search or seizure, the criminal defense attorneys at Hurley, Guinn, Singh & VonGonten are here to help. Contact us today online or by telephone at (806) 771-0700 to speak with a knowledgable West Texas criminal defense lawyer. We handle all types of cases from DWI to drug crimes, as well as all types of federal offenses.