The consequences of a white-collar crime conviction can be severe, threatening you with years behind bars. And if the evidence seems stacked against you, then you might feel compelled to work with prosecutors to hash out a plea deal that spares you as much as possible. But before giving up on your criminal defense, you should fully consider your options for fighting back. After all, you might be able to block some of the prosecution’s most damaging evidence, which could lead to dismissed charges or an acquittal.
When can you suppress evidence in your white-collar crime case?
There may be several circumstances in your case that warrant a motion to suppress. Here are some of them:
- The police lied or misconstrued the facts when securing a search warrant.
- The application for a search warrant that was ultimately issued lacked probable cause.
- The police’s search went beyond the scope of the warrant.
- The police misapplied an exception to the warrant requirement.
- You were interrogated without being advised of your Miranda
- The prosecution’s witnesses lack credibility to the point that their testimony would be unfairly prejudicial.
There may be other ways to block the prosecution’s evidence from being used against you, too. For example, if they fail to properly authenticate evidence or rely on hearsay, then you can make proper evidentiary objections that may prevent that evidence from being admitted against you.
Don’t let the prosecution take complete control of your case
It’s easy to get intimidated by the police and prosecutors. But you might have strong criminal defense options at your fingertips that could help you avoid conviction. So, before giving up on your case, be sure to fully analyze the facts of your case and the criminal defense arguments you might be able to make.