Motor Vehicle Searches, Home Searches, Exigent Circumstances, Investigatory and Protective Searches, Consent Searches
Overview of Search & Seizure
There are few areas of criminal law that generate more frustration from the standpoint of those accused than the manner in which the police conduct a search of their person, car, home or other property. The context in which these issues arise run the gamut ranging from searches incident to a routine auto stop to the manner in which a search warrant is issued or executed. Irrespective of the scenario in which a search arises, the lawyers at our defense firm, the Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein, possess the know how to insure that your rights are not subordinated to the interests of the police. You can be assured that our attorneys will put the prosecutor to the limit when it comes to proving that a search was proper and that your interests are not compromised.
Comprehensive Review of NY Search Law
Our criminal defense practice deals with search and seizure questions just about everyday. We find that these issues can be extremely complex and demanding. Indeed, while the law generally imposes a Warrant Requirement, there are numerous exceptions which often come into play. We have provided information concerning each exception including:
- Exigent Circumstances
- Plain View
- Searches Incident to Arrest
- Investigatory and Protective Searches
- Consent Searches
- Motor Vehicle Searches