Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

i rent a rm from a person on probation. there are 2 other renters also(not on probation). Recently the house was raided by 9 or 10 gang and drug cops. No P.O.

present at all. they searched the house with the dog. they held us outside for about 6 hours. saying thry were waiting for a search warrant. there was a rental car parked next door on the street. they believed there were drugs in it. which they did find they arrested one tenant for that. they found a crystal like substance on a mirror in my room and said they found a glass pipe under my bed. i have never used a pipe. i was arrested and bailed out. my question, can they legally come in kicking in doors I pay rent for my room.


Asked on 4/19/14, 11:13 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Yes.

Your remedy, if at all, is an evidence suppression motion in court to try to prevent the contraband from being introduced against you in your case.

A little free advice if not already too late: exercise the 5th Amendment right to SHUT UP and do NOT talk to police or anyone about the case except with and through an attorney.

When charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a test, search or statement be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? Raise all appropriate defenses with whatever witnesses, evidence and sympathies are available. No amount of free 'tips and hints' from here or elsewhere are going to effectively help in a legal defense. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will defend you, try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, programs, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.

Hire an attorney.

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Answered on 4/20/14, 3:09 pm


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