How to Suppress Illegally Obtained Evidence in Arkansas Courts
Illegally obtained evidence can be thrown out with the right legal strategy. Learn how suppression works in Arkansas courts and how Ludwig Law Firm can help.
EVIDENCE, STOPS, AND POLICE ENCOUNTERS
What Makes Evidence âIllegally Obtainedâ?
The most common reasons Arkansas courts suppress evidence include:
Illegal traffic stops: The police didnât have enough reasonable suspicion to pull you over.
Warrantless searches: Officers entered your home or searched your belongings without a warrant or valid exception.
Violation of Miranda rights: You were interrogated without being read your rights.
Unlawful search warrants: A judge approved a warrant without proper probable cause.
We believe that faulty evidence shouldnât be used against you.
In criminal cases, evidence is everything. But not all evidence is fair game. If law enforcement violated your rights while gathering that evidence, your attorney can file a motion to suppress to keep it out of court.
This motion is a powerful tool for leveling the playing field when the government overreaches. If youâre being charged with a crime in Little Rock or anywhere in Arkansas, itâs critical to work with a defense team that takes every opportunity to protect your rightsâincluding moving to suppress unlawful evidence.
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We Fight for Your Constitutional Rights
At Ludwig Law Firm, we start by examining how evidence was gathered and whether law enforcement followed the rules. If your rights were violated, we act quickly and decisively to get the evidence thrown out. We also know how to guide judges through the constitutional issues and procedural law that make or break suppression hearings.
If youâre looking for a criminal defense lawyer, consider our firm. We donât just hope for the bestâwe build your defense like weâre going to trial. Thatâs why we often partner with trial-focused teams like Warden Law Firm, led by Super Lawyers Rising Star Harry Warden. Together, we give clients a seamless defense strategy, whether itâs at the negotiating table or in the courtroom. Whether you got trapped in a DWI checkpoint for the first time or caught a felony drug crime offense, we are happy to talk through your options. For more information about your firm, explore our full criminal defense practice page here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is it common for Arkansas courts to suppress evidence?
A. Yes, when properly argued. Judges take constitutional violations seriously, but your lawyer must bring the issue to light.
Q. Can I challenge cellphone search evidence?
A. Absolutely. If law enforcement didnât obtain a proper warrant, your lawyer can file to suppress that data.
Q. Does a suppression motion delay my case?
A. It can slightly delay the timeline, but itâs worth itâsuppressed evidence often leads to dropped or reduced charges.
