Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

On wednesday June 6th LB PD served a search warrant at my place. They took all my stuff and arrested me. Friday June 8th they released me, all charges were dropped. There's no police report and they still have my belongings. For the last couple of months they been calling my friends and ex-girlfriends from my cell phone asking questions and accusing them for things they have no idea about. Couple of friends had to meet with the detective. They have strong evidence againts me. My question is, is there anything I can do to set up road blocks against them when they do refile on me. I can have some kind of complaints against them so some of my charges can be thrown out do to no record of them serving a search warrant and taking my belonging. I do not have a criminal record. Never spent a night in jail and when I did I was really scared for my well being. I fill violated and scared to spend the night a my place were the rushed in with guns pointing at me. Or should I be thankful for just being out of jail? Please help. Thanks


Asked on 6/17/11, 4:05 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

You conveniently left out the small matter of why it is the cops searched your home and are hassling your friends. You need to file a motion for the return of your belongings. And if you are so sure you're going to be charged with a crime, get a lawyer on board now.

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Answered on 6/17/11, 6:00 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

You can get your non-contraband property back, possibly, by motion to the court. You can't "set up road blocks", you just wait and see what happens. No amount of free 'tips and hints' from here or anywhere else are going to effectively help you in your defense, other than the advice to exercise the 5th Amendment right to SHUT UP and do NOT talk to anyone except an attorney about the case. That includes on this or any other web site or public forum. Get your friends to do the same. Most police and prosecutors will happily tell you that 95% of people convict themselves by trying to be 'helpful and cooperative', either during initial contact, questioning, interview or interrogation. If serious about hiring counsel to help in this, and if this is in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 6/20/11, 11:18 am


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