Los Angeles, CA asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for California

Q: Stoppe traffic violation i had my drivers license and insurance. They come back w i was on parole is search admisible?

I was not on parole . They searched my vehicle. Can what they find be admissible ? Or is it a violation of the 4th?

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David Michael Lehr
David Michael Lehr
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Ventura, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: I have seen many cases like yours. It is very complicated because the answer depends upon who made the mistake: the cops, the courts, or some other agency.

If there is no other legal justification, then the search should be thrown out.

Good luck!

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: more info needed.

it "may" be grounds for not allowing evidence........however it depends on who made the mistake etc

have your private lawyer or court-appointed lawyer, look at the report and how the info was gathered, to make a competent determination.

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