Legal Issues with “Drug Busts”: What You Need to Know

When the police conduct a drug bust, people arrested during the bust or linked to it may have some legal trouble ahead. Fortunately, a few common issues that come up during drug busts could help these people develop defenses in criminal court. Did the Police Have a Proper Warrant, and Did They Follow It? Often, drug busts happen on very short notice, after the police get a tip. They may seek a warrant from a judge late at night, on the weekend, or extremely quickly. In their haste, the warrant may omit key information or be limited in scope. When police execute...

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