Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

i was going to a friends house to visit, the property has two houses on it as i was walking to her house i noticed two detectives knocking on the door not the one i was going to and the detectives turned to me and asked if i was this female they were looking for and i said no and they asked me if i could prove it and i said yes so i showed them my i.d. and i was not the person they were looking for but they ran my name anyways and then i was arrested for possesion and then they searched my car which i gave them no consent to do so and they did it anyways the city i was in was montebello ca,they tore my car apart my car was parked legally and was locked my friend has a license to drive but they would not let her take my car because they wanted to impound it there own words were because we do what we want so could you help me please. waiting in montebello thank you

Asked on 8/06/10, 7:24 pm

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Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

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You have two problems, your possession case and a possible civil claim against Montebello PD for their violating your civil rights. I would be glad to help you with either or both situations for a reasonable fee.

Answered on 8/11/10, 7:50 pm

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Steven Mandell Law Offices of Steven R. Mandell

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It sounds to me like there may be an illegal search and seizure involved here, and if there is, the drugs may be suppressed (can't be used against you in court). Much depends on how the police write up the reports and what can be proved. All of this will play out in court. You need the best criminal lawyer you can find. If you'd like to talk to me about it, please don't hesitate to call for a free consultation. Steve Mandell 310 393 0639

Answered on 8/12/10, 8:31 am

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Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

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Help? Advice? Sure. You need to hire a criminal defense attorney, unless you are capable of effectively representing yourself in court against a professional prosecutor seeking to convict you. He'll use whatever facts, evidence, testimony and law is available in your defense for motions, hearings, plea bargain negotiations or trial. If serious about doing so, feel free to contact me.

Answered on 8/12/10, 11:05 am

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