Illegal Search & Seizure Lawyer in Iowa City & Davenport
Serving Cedar Rapids, Quad City, Scott County & All of Eastern Iowa
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and Article I Section 8 of the Iowa Constitution, protects you from unreasonable searches in places where you have an expectation of privacy, such as your home or private property. If the authorities conduct an illegal search and seizure, any evidence obtained may be inadmissible at trial, but proving a search or seizure was illegal can be difficult and may not even result in your case being dismissed. At Keegan, Tindal & Jaeger, we understand the nuances of these constitutional issues and have successfully argued for the suppression of illegally obtained evidence in many criminal cases. Call for a free consultation about your case.
Protect yourself from the devastating consequences of a criminal conviction by calling (319) 499-5524 or contacting Keegan, Tindal & Jaeger online today.
Serving Clients Throughout Cedar Rapids & Scott County
Evidence that is gathered in violation of your rights is illegal. As such, proving police violated your constitutional protections will result in weakening the prosecutor’s case against you or even dropped charges. As such, proving police did so will result in dropped charges and weakens the prosecutor's case against you. However, this is a complicated area of law because there are several exceptions to the prohibition against unreasonable search and seizure. A lawyer who is unfamiliar with the specific requirements of each exception may fail to obtain the best result for the client.
Since 1992, Iowa City & Davenport criminal defense attorney J. Dean Keegan has used illegal search and seizure as the basis for defending clients in misdemeanor and felony drug cases. Our firm is aware of common search and seizure issues that arise in drug cases, and we are prepared to aggressively defend your rights. We have a strong record of success in cases involving search and seizure issues.
Contact Our Team Today
We offer free initial consultations to help you get started on planning your case. Our offices are located in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.
Defending against illegal search & seizures in:
- Cedar Rapids
- Davenport
- Quad City
- Scott County
- All of Eastern Iowa
Dial (319) 499-5524 now and begin planning your defense.
Successful Results for Our Clients
Protecting Your Freedom & Rights
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Not Guilty First Degree Murder
FECR414361 - Scott County. Defendant was charged with First Degree Murder. During the week-long bench trial, Andrea and Eric rigorously cross-examined the State's witnesses and presented multiple expert witnesses in support of the defense. The defendant was found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity.
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Charges Dismissed Operating While Intoxicated
Linn County OWCR108050. Attorney Dean Keegan's client was charged with Operating While Intoxicated. After reviewing videos, Mr. Keegan filed a motion to suppress, stating his client was never told the Datamaster results could be used against him in court. In fact, the client was essentially informed the test results would not be used against him. Mr. Keegan won the motion and the State dismissed the charges. The client's license was reinstated
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Charge Dismissed Operating While Intoxicated
Johnson County No. OWCR090631 - Coralville, Iowa. After Attorney Keegan deposed the State's witnesses in this case, the State agreed to dismiss the charges for lack of evidence that Mr. Keegan's client was intoxicated.
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Record Expunged Operating While Intoxicated
Johnson OWCR106890. Attorney Dean Keegan's client received an Operating While Intoxicated, a serious misdemeanor. After reviewing the videos, Mr. Keegan filed a Motion to Suppress arguing the officer denied his client's right to make a phone call. The State declined to present testimony at the hearing and the Motion to Suppress was granted, making the client eligible for a deferred judgment. Mr. Keegan's client will have her record expunged and be able to obtain a license after 90 days instead of 180.
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Acquitted of First Degree Murder at Trial First Degree Murder and Child Endangerment Causing Death
Henry County FECR005634. Attorney Tindal’s client was charged with First Degree Murder and Child Endangerment Causing Death. Following a two week trial, the Defendant was acquitted of all charges.
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Acquitted of Multiple Forcible Felonies 2nd Degree Sexual Abuse; 1st Degree Burglary
Client found not guilty of all charges, including Sex Abuse in the 2nd Degree and Burglary in the 1st Degree, following a week-long jury trial in Cedar County case FECR026469.
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I’m very grateful as well as appreciative for you representing me.
“My name is Charles A. W. and I was represented by Andrea D. Jaeger of the law firm Keegan, Tindal, & Jaeger. And I must say that Andrea’s a very confident, charismatic woman in the courtroom. Her poise was always on point and she never wavered, any and everything that transpired in or out of the courtroom I was made aware of, promptly and professionally always. From the beginning of my indictment all the way until my sentencing, Andrea made me feel calm, comfortable, and most of all content!! Please keep up the great work, Andrea, and I’m very grateful as well as appreciative for you representing me. (Thank you very much.)”- Charles W.
