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“I give Mr. Spano the highest possible recommendation. Mr. Spano helped me navigate a somewhat unorthodox legal matter, did so quickly, and always kept me informed.”

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Search and seizure Archives

Understanding illegal search and seizure

On behalf of Michael Spano posted in Search and seizure on Tuesday, November 7, 2017.

United States citizens receive protection from illegal searches and seizures from the Fourth Amendment in the Constitution. The Fourth Amendment states police cannot search a person's home, assets or vehicle without having a warrant or probable cause.

A Q&A: Know your rights if you get pulled over by the police

On behalf of Michael Spano posted in Criminal defense on Thursday, October 13, 2016.

Everyone knows that sinking feeling when they see flashing red lights in the rearview mirror. Even if it is a simple traffic violation it is intimidating to get pulled over by a police officer. In light of recent news stories of routine traffic stops getting out of hand it is important to know what your rights are as a citizen when getting pulled over by a police officer.

Protecting email privacy: a Q & A on a proposed change in federal law

On behalf of Michael Spano posted in Search and seizure on Friday, June 3, 2016.

We are in the midst of a technological revolution producing relentless and far-reaching change. A time-traveler from a few decades would have much to marvel at.