The majority of people are aware of what a search warrant is, but few are aware of its limitations. They have no idea what the police must do to obtain one, or what their rights are if they are. First and foremost, if you are served with a search warrant, you should contact Law Office of Michael L. Fell right away at (949) 585-9055. Otherwise, continue reading to discover more about search warrants in California.

Some search warrants are completely invalid

You may have seen crime procedural shows that show the police going through particular steps to get a search warrant approved by a judge. However, the search warrant may not have been sufficient for the search they conducted.

If the search warrant was issued specifically to locate a large item, such as a shotgun, and the police discover something in a little jewelry box, we may be able to challenge their evidence and establish that their warrant did not cover what they discovered. We may be able to prove that the warrant should not have been granted in the first place in other situations. It all depends on the charges you're facing and the evidence presented against you.

The Fourth Amendment protects you

The Fourth Amendment of the United States is designed to safeguard you. It exists to ensure that Americans' rights to not have their property searched or confiscated unjustly are protected. This is why the cops must be really meticulous. Before a search warrant can be obtained, they must make sworn statements to a court officer for review.

They won't acquire a search warrant if the evidence they offer isn't enough to convince the officer of the court that there is probable cause that a crime has happened. For example, if the authorities suspect you of committing a cybercrime but are unable to persuade a judge that there is proof, the search warrant will be denied.

There must be a precise location to look for

When presenting evidence for a search warrant, the officer must be very clear about the exact site they wish to search. If they wish to search for a home, for example, they must supply the address of the home. Once the police have entered the indicated home or residence, they can search for the precise evidence mentioned in their request.

Call now to see if you've been served with a valid search warrant or if it's been revoked

When you first meet with a criminal defense lawyer, we'll focus on the details of your case. This will entail not only examining the evidence against you, but also how it was gathered. We will contest an illegal search and seizure of your house or property if we believe it occurred. If we succeed, the evidence may be ruled inadmissible, and the charges may be dismissed. For further information, contact Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055.