Illegal Search And Seizure Concerns

Summary

Facing drug possession and paraphernalia charges, you suspect an illegal search occurred. The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches, typically requiring a warrant unless exceptions apply. Parole agents have broader rights for parolees, but this may not extend to others without a warrant. Consider discussing these points with your attorney. If dissatisfied, seek a second opinion or contact legal aid organizations. National civil rights groups like the ACLU or Southern Poverty Law Center may offer support. Legal aid clinics in larger cities might provide pro bono services.

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Aberdeen, SD. I'm temporarily staying in a been in my dads basement. Had a friend staying with me for a while and she & was also receiving mail there. She was on parole. At parole meeting & she refused a ua so took that as an admission of guilt and they detained her on the spot. Next there was a parole agent and pol at house wanting to search. They came in told me to come upstairs. No warrant & parole agent stayed upstairs while police officers went and tore through my room. they did find some drugs/para. I'm not saying mine but they charge me w/ the same. I not on par/prob w/ * drug convictions. For years I constantly getting pulled over by police for cracked windshield & they exceed time to write ticket to try to get a K9, search me, my car or occupants & just ask drug questions. I have a court apptd attorney. first she agree this was illegal search but now she's going the other direction.
It sounds like you're dealing with a challenging situation. Since you mentioned having a court-appointed attorney, it's essential to communicate clearly with them about your concerns regarding the legality of the search and your charges. Here are some general points about searches and seizures:
- The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
- Law enforcement typically needs a warrant to search a residence unless an exception applies, such as consent or exigent circumstances.
- Parole agents can have broader search rights concerning the parolee, but this may not extend to others living in the same residence without a warrant or probable cause.
Discuss these points with your attorney to ensure your rights are protected. If you're feeling unsure about your attorney's direction, seeking a second opinion or consulting another lawyer might be beneficial.
I tried to and she's just stuck on the same now saying that it wasn't an illegal search and I don't know who's all having dinner with who in this community of judges and attorneys and state's attorneys and prosecutors.. but this is putting me in the very bad position and I don't know what to do
It sounds frustrating, ****. If you're concerned about your attorney's approach, consider seeking a second opinion from another lawyer who specializes in constitutional law or criminal defense. You might also contact the local bar association for referrals. Would you like help finding local lawyers in Aberdeen, SD, who could assist further?
I'm currently on disability trying to get a religious nonprofit organization off the ground. I currently do not have the money to pay for another attorney.
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It seems like a complex situation with potential constitutional implications. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If you agree, I can help you with that. Could you share a bit more about the specific charges you are facing?
Another attorney around Aberdeen does all seem like they're part of the same party group the same social group as does the whole legal system here.
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It sounds like a complex situation with potential constitutional implications. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If you agree, I can help you with that. Could you share a bit more about the specific charges you are facing?
I'm facing drug possession charges and paraphernalia charges. Constantly being pulled over so harassment charges
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****, given the seriousness of drug possession and paraphernalia charges combined with potential harassment, it might be valuable to connect with local lawyers who specialize in these issues. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? Could you share more about the specific events leading to these charges?
Well I'm not being charged with harassment but they are harassing me
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****, it sounds like you're dealing with a difficult situation. While you're facing drug possession and paraphernalia charges, constant police stops can feel like harassment. Discussing these issues with your court-appointed attorney is crucial. Consider seeking advice from a legal aid organization that might assist you for free due to your disability.
She doesn't listen to anything I say and she is extremely hard to get a hold of and she never calls anybody back and sometimes I won't even talk to her until the actual court date and even then if she doesn't show up I don't hear anything I show up she's not there and I'm stuck waiting longer
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****, it sounds like you're in a tough spot with legal representation and charges. A few options include:
- Requesting a change of court-appointed attorney due to lack of communication.
- Contacting legal aid organizations for support tailored to those with disabilities.
- Exploring pro bono services through local law schools or bar associations.
Who can I contact where I can get a hold of quickly? Supposed to have court tomorrow to go over evidence whatever and I thought was supposed to be the suppression hearing to ask for the motion to suppress because of an illegal search. Now is it illegal for them to do a parole search if the person is in custody at the time and they don't have a warrant? And then specially at the parole agent just doesn't even go search the police are leading the search
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****, it seems like a potentially high-value case due to the questionable search and your charges. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If you agree, I can help you with that. Could you share more about the specific circumstances leading to the search?
Again local attorneys I don't know if they're all in the same group and the same friendship club so I'm not going to get much there I need someone out of town probably. I was looking for a civil rights attorney due to other things that happened while detained previously and dealing with this drug patch situation that I can't afford in different harassments and I'm also transgender and I've dealt with some issues in the jail previously because of that and the statute of limitations is actually almost up on that in like a couple months
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****, given the complex nature of your situation involving civil rights and potential illegal searches, you might consider exploring legal aid organizations outside your immediate area that can provide assistance. They often have resources for civil rights cases and might offer pro bono services. Have you considered contacting national civil rights organizations or legal aid clinics for support?
Can you give me some places to I can reach out to?
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****, considering your situation involves civil rights issues, potential illegal searches, and harassment, reaching out to national organizations could be beneficial. Here are some options:
- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): They offer support for civil rights cases.
- National Lawyers Guild: Provides resources for civil rights and legal aid.
- Southern Poverty Law Center: Focuses on civil rights litigation.
Additionally, you might explore contacting legal aid clinics in nearby cities or states for pro bono services.
Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If you agree, I can help you with that. Could you share more about the specific circumstances leading to the search?
I couldn't tried to contact the ACLU and they never got back to me I did get a hold of them before for some discrimination stuff and they never took the case and I had multiple things and I didn't want to touch it I guess I don't know
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****, given the complexity and potential constitutional implications of your situation, connecting with local lawyers might be beneficial. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If you agree, I can help you with that. Could you share more details about the events leading to the search?
Now you're going back to me connecting to local lawyers again that's not going to be a good thing cuz they're all fucking working together
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****, it sounds like you're dealing with a challenging situation with multiple layers, including legal representation issues and civil rights concerns. Since you're hesitant to connect with local lawyers, here are a few more suggestions:
- Reach out to legal aid organizations or clinics in larger cities nearby for broader support.
- Consider contacting national civil rights organizations directly and explaining your situation in detail.
If you need more guidance or have specific questions about your charges and the search, feel free to ask!
Okay well I will use the links you give me if you can give me the more specific links to the proper people the better
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****, given the complexity of your situation, here are specific links to organizations that might assist you:
- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): [ACLU Website](https://www.aclu.org)

- National Lawyers Guild: [National Lawyers Guild Website](https://www.nlg.org)
- Southern Poverty Law Center: [Southern Poverty Law Center Website](https://www.splcenter.org)
These organizations specialize in civil rights cases and might offer the support you need.