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Searches and Seizures

I respond to searches. Arrive on site. Control investigators’ actions. Appeal seizures and return property.

I step in during or right after a search. I verify the court order, record breaches and prevent excessive seizure. I prepare motions, complaints and applications to return property and lift seizure. Fast and focused.

  • Emergency on site or remote support during a search
  • Check the warrant, subject and scope of the search
  • Control the protocol. Video recording and objections
  • Appeal seizure. Return of devices and documents
Clear guidance. Professional action. Full protection at every stage.

Cases

Search without a proper warrant

Case
Investigators arrived with a copy lacking requisites and a vague search scope
Goal
Stop unlawful actions and preserve property
Path
  • Verified the order and recorded missing requisites
  • Filed protocol objections and narrowed the scope
  • Submitted a complaint to the investigative judge
Result
Actions found unlawful. No seizure performed

Return of IT company servers

Case
Servers with client data seized without imaging
Goal
Return equipment and lift the seizure
Path
  • Obtained the protocol and inventory of seized items
  • Filed a motion for return of property
  • Appealed the seizure and offered imaging as an alternative
Result
Servers returned. Operations restored

Early morning apartment search

Case
Investigators breached procedure and pressured residents
Goal
Protect rights and minimise consequences
Path
  • Ensured counsel presence and video recording
  • Filed protocol objections and limited excessive actions
  • Submitted complaints and return application
Result
Part of seized items returned. Claims dropped