Serving the criminal defense needs of the Bountiful, Utah, region since 1998.

Unlawful Search and Seizure

Utah Illegal Search and Seizure Criminal Defense Lawyer

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Fourth Amendment

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects people from illegal search and seizures of their property or person. Under most circumstances in order to conduct a legal search and seizure, the police must have probable cause and a valid warrant that describes in detail the place or person that will be searched and the objects that will be seized by the police. While the language of the Fourth Amendment is clear, search and seizure laws may be ignored or violated by overzealous police and prosecutors gathering evidence.

Contact an Experienced Attorney

If you have been charged with a state or federal drug charge, illegal immigration, or any other crime, you have the right to a qualified attorney who is knowledgeable about search and seizure laws. The criminal defense law firm of Utzinger Law Office, in Bountiful, Utah, is experienced in investigating the grounds for probable cause and determining whether evidence was gathered through an illegal search and seizure, which may lead to dismissing the charges against you.

Attorney Todd Utzinger has more than 16 years of experience as a criminal law attorney, including seven years in the appeals division of the District Attorney's office, where he gained first-hand experience with illegal search and seizure tactics used by prosecutors.

If you have been charged with a crime, contact our offices to discuss whether the police had probable cause for placing you under arrest or searching and seizing your property. We will explain how illegal search and seizure laws apply to your charges and what legal options are available to you.

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Contact us to discuss your criminal charges and to schedule a free consultation with attorney Todd Utzinger at our Bountiful, Utah offices today. We represent clients throughout Utah, including in Davis, Weber, Utah, and Salt Lake counties.

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Utzinger Law Office, is located in Bountiful, Utah, and provides criminal defense representation for residents of communities throughout the state, including Salt Lake City (SLC), Provo, Orem, Ogden, Sandy, Draper, West Valley, Murray, Farmington, Kaysville, Layton, Logan, Price, Wasatch Front, and St. George, Utah.

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