Search & Seizure Violations
Nashville Illegal Search & Seizure Attorneys
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gives criminal suspects the right to be free of illegal search and seizure of evidence. Yet, prosecutors regularly attempt to convict suspects based on evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment.
If you’ve been the victim of an illegal search and seizure, an experienced Nashville search & seizure attorney can protect your rights. At May McKinney, we can analyze your case and identify possible Fourth Amendment violations and other violations of your rights. We fight to have illegally obtained evidence suppressed so that it cannot be used against our clients in court.
Learn more about your rights and how our lawyers can help. Call (615) 265-6383 today.
Understanding Your Fourth Amendment Rights in TN
It is important to understand your rights so you can protect yourself as much as possible. The Fourth Amendment does not protect you from all searches.
The following are key issues to know regarding the Fourth Amendment:
- If the police establish that they have probable cause for searching your property, and a judge issues a search warrant, they may. Whether the police had probable cause to believe they would find evidence of a crime is often a disputed issue, however.
- Certain circumstances may justify a warrantless search. Also, if the suspect voluntarily consents, officers may perform a search without a warrant.
- People on probation have waived their Fourth Amendment rights. They can legally be searched at any time for anything.
Our Nashville search & seizure lawyers are experienced in protecting clients from violations of their constitutional rights, including circumstances involving:
- Traffic Stops: If the officer asks permission to search your car without a warrant, politely refuse.
- Search of Home or Business: If authorities arrive at your home or place of business without a warrant, do not permit them to search the property. If they do have a warrant, you must allow them to search for the specific items named in the search warrant. In either case, it is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible.
- Wiretaps: If evidence was obtained through a wiretap that violated your rights, the evidence cannot be used against you in court. We are experienced in the specific issues involved in the interception of cellphone calls, texts, and emails.
- Interception of Jail Phone Calls: If you are arrested, it is vital to be aware that calls you make from jail are not private. Do not call a friend or relative and discuss your role in any criminal activity.
For more information and a confidential consultation, call (615) 265-6383 or contact us online.
Our Clients Say It Best
Read Our Client Testimonials
At May McKinney, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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"Made a Horrible Situation Bearable"
Shyanne immediately knew what to do and handled my case with professionalism and expertise. She made a horrible situation bearable and stayed with me throughout the process.
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"Incredibly helpful"This was my first experience ever being accused of a crime and I was very nervous and scared. Rob and his staff were incredibly helpful, answering all of my questions and putting my mind at ease throughout the process. In the end, we were able to get everything dismissed successfully. Although in the grand scheme, my case was a relatively minor one, Rob always was there to help and it was clear that his knowledge and experience would be hard to find anywhere else. I would absolutely recommend Rob and his team to anyone looking for a defense attorney.- SA
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"Truly Grateful"There are precious times in our lives when we are blessed with people who make a difference.- Nathan
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"Amazing service"Rob McKinney is the best criminal attorney in Nashville area. I had 7 cases and he got them dismissed right away! He made the trip to Clarksville from Nashville and saved me from loosing my green card. His experience, his dedication, knowledge and caring heart is unmatched. I am forever grateful!- PF
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"Forever Grateful"I want to personally thank Mr. Rob and Ms. Shyanne for everything they have done for me that took me to the resolution of being able to go on with my life. I’m forever blessed to have met them and had them in my life at a very rough time. Thank you.- K.
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"If your looking for a great lawyer, stop looking & hire these guys!"I can’t thank Rob Mckinney enough for all of his help with my case . I had never been in trouble before, & was very leery on paying for a lawyer, but from the moment I hired them, until my case was over, I never regretted my decision to have them represent me. Both Rob & Shyanne took every one of my phone calls, & answered every question that I ever could possibly come up. I was an emotional mess from the get go, and probably asked 1000 more questions than necessary, but they took the time to go through absolutely everything with me, and never made me feel like I was wasting their time or that I was inferior to them. Their knowledge, wisdom and guidance was so comforting & helped me with the stress of the legal process. My case took 2 years & 13 court appearances, so it was not an easy journey, but they made me feel at ease the entire time, & in the end, the charges were dropped. Thank you ! - Lisa F (aka super satisfied client)- Lisa F
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"Knowledgeable, Kind & Real"Her recommendations on how to proceed were spot on, and we got a favorable outcome.- Satisfied Client
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"Held my hand every step of the way in one of the most horrible times in my life."There are no words to express how grateful I am to Rob McKinney. He was there for me when I was confronted with a very difficult time in my life. Rob fought long and hard to prove the good of my situation. His team was behind me every step of the way during the long drawn out time frame. Rob never gave up on me and made me feel cared about through every obstacle we faced. I am very confident that he is now someone who I can call "a Friend" for life. The best word to use in description of Rob is AWESOME!- Barbara N.
