Expediting Phone Return Process

Summary

If the police have seized your phone in a drug investigation, you can expedite its return by contacting the police, explaining your urgent need, and seeking legal assistance. In New Zealand, police can search only data relevant to the investigation with a warrant. If your rights were violated during the process, consult a criminal defense lawyer to assess the impact on your case.

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No I need to find the best lawyers in hamilton new zealand that arent incredibly expensive
To find affordable lawyers in Hamilton:
- Check the New Zealand Law Society website for a list of lawyers and their areas of practice.
- Look for community law centers which offer free or low-cost legal advice.
Have you considered contacting Community Law Waikato? They provide free legal advice and might be able to assist you.
Can you give me their details please?

Community Law Waikato


Phone: (*) * *
Website: www.clwaikato.org.nz

Have you tried contacting them yet?
Not yet can i contact them on a saturday?
Community Law Waikato is generally open Monday through Friday. They might not be available on Saturdays. I suggest checking their website or calling them directly for confirmation:

Community Law Waikato


Phone: (*) * *
Website: www.clwaikato.org.nz

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Do you think it will be possible to expedite the release of the phone?
It might be possible to expedite the release of your phone by highlighting the critical need for it. Here are some steps to consider:
- Contact the police station handling your case and explain your urgent need for the phone.
- Request access to critical information or codes stored on the phone.
- Seek legal assistance to formally expedite the return.
Have you contacted the police station yet?
How long can the police hold any of my items?
The police can hold your items for different durations depending on the investigation and the nature of the items. Key points to consider:
- Police may hold items as long as necessary for their investigation.
- If the item is evidence, it may be held until the case concludes.
- You can request the return of items that are not part of the investigation.
Have you inquired with the police about the specific reasons for holding your items and the expected duration?
Are they allowed to search the entire phone or just things relating to the investigation? And what is the usual process they use to search someones phone? what type of things will they look through etc
- Search Scope: Police are generally allowed to search only the data relevant to the investigation.
- Process: They obtain a warrant specifying what they can search.
- Contents: They may look through messages, call logs, emails, photos, and apps related to the investigation.
Have you received any specific information from the police on the warrant's scope?
No how do i request that information?
You can request information about the scope of the search warrant from the police by:
- Contacting the police station handling your case and asking for details about the warrant.
- Submitting a written request for information, specifying your concerns and the need to understand the extent of the search.
Have you tried contacting the police station directly for these details?
During the search of my property they detained me in the patrol vehicle, read me my rights and then began interviewing me and declining my request to speak to a lawyer stating that it wasnt a suitable time
It sounds like your rights may have been violated during the police interview. In New Zealand, you have the right to legal representation. Here are some steps:
- Contact a lawyer immediately to discuss your rights and the potential violation.
- Document everything that happened during the search and interview.
Would you like assistance finding a lawyer in Auckland?
If my rights were violated can i have the case absolved?
If your rights were violated, it could potentially impact the case. Here are some key points to consider:
- Any evidence obtained unlawfully may be inadmissible in court.
- Consult a lawyer who specializes in criminal defense to evaluate your case.
- Document all details of the incident.
Would you like assistance finding a lawyer in Auckland?