Brown Law Office Criminal Defense Blog

If you have been pulled over and had your vehicle searched by the police, the following information may be helpful:

The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article I, Section 14 of the Ohio Constitution protect individuals against unreasonable searches and seizures.  During a traffic stop an officer can perform a warrantless search of the vehicle if he or she has probable cause to suspect that there is contraband in the vehicle.  One example of this would be if the officer sees that you have something like illegal drugs in plain view. This is known as the Plain View Doctrine. Another example of this is if the officer smells marijuana on your vehicle.  The criminal attorneys at the Brown Law Office have had great success in getting charges dismissed based on searches of vehicles.

An experienced criminal defense attorney can sort through the unique facts to your case and challenge the officer’s basis probable cause. If there was no probable cause and you did not consent to a vehicle search, your defense attorney has options they can proceed with such as filing motions to suppress evidence.

To get the best defense for your case, contact the criminal attorneys at the Brown Law Office for a free consultation at 330-601-0101. We have the experience, the determination, and tools for your specific case.