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Search & Seizure

Philadelphia Search & Seizure Defense Attorney

Pennsylvania Attorneys Defending People Against Unreasonable Search & Seizure

Both the United States Constitution and the Pennsylvania Constitution prohibit law enforcement from engaging in illegal search and seizures. To discourage law enforcement from conducting unreasonable searches and seizures, the United States Supreme Court has routinely upheld the suppression of evidence obtained in violation of a defendant's constitutional rights.

As a defendant, it is important to understand that case law interpreting the Pennsylvania state constitution varies from case law that interprets the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Whereas every state must meet the minimum standards of protection offered by the U.S. Constitution, there is no rule that precludes the state of Pennsylvania from providing a greater standard of privacy protection than the U.S. Constitution.

Put the Law to Work for You

The experienced criminal defense attorneys of Patrick Artur & Associates are knowledgeable about state and federal protections that are available to criminal defendants. Our firm has a complete understanding of all defenses that are available against state and federal charges.

We routinely seek the suppression of illegally obtained evidence in criminal cases and our motions are frequently successful. Our attorneys have extensive experience filing and arguing suppression motions relating to:

  • State drug charges: distribution/manufacture/other
  • Federal drug charges: trafficking/conspiracy/other
  • White collar crimes: embezzlement/bank fraud/other
  • Violent crimes: homicide/assault/domestic violence/other
  • Sex crimes: rape/statutory rape/other
  • Internet crimes: child pornography/online solicitation/other

Contact Us

If you have been charged with a crime and need an attorney who will aggressively protect your rights, contact Patrick Artur & Associates. To schedule a free consultation with a Philadelphia criminal defense lawyer at our firm, call 215-561-9188, or contact us by e-mail.