Can My Case Be Dismissed?

If the police use illegal search and seizure methods to obtain evidence, a defense attorney can get the evidence suppressed and get a case thrown out. Similarly, some cases are dismissed because of illegal detention or illegal traffic stops.

Such issues are very complex, and typically require detailed, careful investigation of every aspect of the authorities' actions. The lawyers of Loughran, Mlakar & Bilik have more than 36 combined years of experience in criminal defense; they know what to look for in an investigation of procedural violations. If they find violations, they can work hard to ensure that a judge understands just how your rights were violated and get the case dismissed.

Contact us to set up a free legal consultation about you criminal matter. We take cases throughout southwestern Pennsylvania, including Greenburg and Pittsburgh.

Isn't a Warrant Necessary?

Unfortunately, there are many myths about illegal search and seizure. For example, many people charged with illegal firearm or drug possession hear that evidence can be suppressed if police do not have a warrant. This is not necessarily true.

Many people give police legal justification to conduct a search without even realizing they have done so. Police have the right to ask you for consent to search, and if you agree, they do not need a warrant.

There are also ways to challenge the validity of a search warrant by arguing that the police did not have probable cause to get the warrant in the first place or that the information provided in the application for a search warrant was not credible.

The intricacies of illegal search and seizure are very complex. We have spent over three decades ensuring that we have the depth of understanding of search and seizure necessary for a solid defense.

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You can speak free of charge with one of our lawyers about your situation. Contact the attorneys of Loughran, Mlakar & Bilik.