What to do if the search was conducted with violations?
The other day, my friend’s apartment was searched by the police, but the whole thing felt off. They didn’t show a warrant, didn’t explain the reason clearly, and kind of rushed through without giving him time to react or call anyone. Now he’s super worried because they took some of his stuff, including his laptop. It all seems shady, and I keep wondering—what rights does someone even have in a situation like that? Is it possible to challenge the search after it already happened?
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melaniebriggs234 commented
That sounds really stressful. I actually went through something similar a couple of years ago when the police entered my place without knocking or showing a warrant. I didn’t know what to do at the time, so I just let them do their thing, but later I found out that if a search is done without proper procedure, a lawyer can help challenge the evidence. It really depends on whether your friend's rights were violated during the search. I'd recommend checking this out: https://www.99legal.com/practice/immigration/ — it’s technically about immigration, but the same firm handles criminal defense too, and their info is pretty solid. The key is acting quickly and getting advice from someone who knows how to navigate these situations.