Motion to Suppress Illegal Police Search Leads to Misdemeanor Marijuana Possession Charges Being Dismissed

Getting arrested for a crime in Florida can have serious consequences even if you have not been found guilty by a jury or resolved your case by plea. Having an open pending case can cause you to lose your job and/ or have difficulties being able to find a new job. Some jobs, such as jobs in the medical field, require you to report even an arrest.

Even though our judicial system grants the accused a presumption of innocence until proven guilty, there are many hurdles that you can face after you are arrested. You may have to take time off work to attend court hearings and you may be restricted where you can travel without court permission.  With these hurdles in mind, it is important to find a criminal drug defense lawyer in Florida that can dedicate the amount of time immediately to defending your case.

Our office was recently retained on a case involving misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Although it is only a misdemeanor, there are serious consequences if one if adjudicated of this offense such as a driver’s license suspension for six months. As soon as our office reviewed the police report, we were able to determine that the police illegally searched our client. After the client was formally charged by information for the crime, the attorneys at our office drew up a motion to suppress the illegal search and filed it immediately.

After the motion was filed, we emailed the assigned prosecutor on the case the motion. At first the prosecutor would not agree to dismiss the case even though the state had no contradictory evidence to suggest that the motion would be denied by the judge. If we successfully argued the motion in front of the judge, the case would ultimately be dismissed if the motion was granted.

We responded to the assistant state attorney asking why he would not agree to concede the motion. In response he stated he spoke to a supervisor and will agree to concede the motion resulting in the charges being dismissed against our client.

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The Importance Hiring the Right Criminal Defense Attorney to Fight Your Drug Charges in Florida

Instances like the one described above narrate the importance of hiring an attorney who is aggressive and will work diligently to get you the best outcome in your case. When charged with a crime it is important to hire an attorney that is familiar with the law and has the time to dedicate to your case. At the Law Office of Robert Malove, we have a full office staff, paralegals and multiple attorneys that are dedicated 24/7 to fighting for your rights and getting you the best outcome! Call our office now for a free consultation.