Earlier this week I was asked to join a defense team
defending a young man facing serious prison time for allegedly transporting
illegal drugs in a vehicle. At issue, first
and foremost, is the manner in which the police conducted their warrantless
search of the vehicle, without getting judicial permission (in the form of a
search warrant as required by the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution). The current lawyers know that the case is
going to need to be appealed because the trial judge has decided to excuse the
police officers' decision to search the car using a drug-sniffing dog, in a
manner which seemingly is in contravention of recent U.S. Supreme Court
precedent. So why bring on board an
appellate attorney before an appeal is ripe to proceed? Because an appellate lawyer can help phrase
and preserve the issues at trial properly so that the appeal is framed
correctly. This is money well spent by
the client. A group of well-coordinated
defense attorneys, each with different skill sets, increases a defendant's
chances against the behemoth power of the state and federal governments.
If you have a family member or friend who is facing charges
on the heels of an illegal search by police, or if you are a lawyer seeking
assistance with an appeal or post-conviction matter, please call this office
immediately. There are always time
deadlines limiting when these claims can be raised. If you wish to learn more about the process, call
now.
Jonathan Laurans wants you to be educated as to what you may
be facing. If you or a loved one has
been convicted of a crime in Missouri, Kansas or Texas, or in any federal
court, contact him immediately. Visit
his website at www.kansascitymoattorney.com and then call him at (816) 421-5200
for a FREE initial legal consultation.
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