Unlawful Property Search Consequences

Summary

A couple in California are facing charges after a shooting incident occurred outside their property. The police conducted a search of their property without providing a warrant, during which they found drugs and a firearm. The couple claim the search was unlawful and are seeking legal representation. They are facing charges under the Health and Safety Code for possession of dangerous drugs and paraphernalia. The husband, a previous felon, is also charged with possession of a firearm. They are currently without legal representation and are unsure about their options. They believe public defenders wont be able to assist them.

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Someone got shot right outside my property but
I'm sorry to hear that, ****. Did you witness the incident or have any involvement in it?
My husband and I were asleep and
Did you or your husband notice anything unusual before you went to sleep or after you woke up?
He woke cause there was a knock he got up went outside heard a commotion then the guy which we knew said your roommate shot me then he turn around to go to get me and Brandon to the roommate she said I think he's on the cops I didn't do it here's my keys and my wallet for bail if I need if I get arrested he went to go get me then the cops stopped him before he got a chance ask them questions didn't believe him and detained him and her
Did anyone else witness the incident or is there any surveillance footage that could provide more information about what happened?
No there is no cameras and nobody else saw anything the cops ended up making me waking me up making me go get my kids and my dogs then telling us to all get off the property we waited outside for hours while they detained a search warrant never gave it to us we asked to see it they didn't give it to us still they went and searched her property supposedly to find a gun and then they found my safe and wanted to get into it so I gave him the key they got into it they found a gun which wasn't the right one it was when I wasn't shot and they found some drugs in there and then there were some more drugs on the property that they found and they penned everything on us then
Did the police provide you with a receipt or any documentation for the items they seized from your property?
Yes they did give us a piece of paper that said the stuff that they took and they gave us the warrant afterwards which didn't say the address or what they were looking for or where they were looking for it and it said looking for property used as means of committing a felony and evidence that tends to show a felony has been committed you are there for commended to search see attachment a incorporated a reference and attachment b Incorporated by reference but there's no attachments
Did you or your husband have any legal representation during the search and subsequent events?
No we were just standing there waiting for them to do whatever they were doing even though we asked they never let us on the property and they didn't give us any information
What state are you located in? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information regarding your rights during a police search.
California
What charges have been filed against you or your husband, if any?
* health and safety dangerous drug * health and safety possession * position paraphernalia
What is the current status of your case? Have you or your husband been formally charged or are you awaiting a court date?
He he was also charged with felon in possession of weapon which he do as an impossession of it it was in my safe
What is the status of your husband's previous felony conviction? This can impact the severity of the current charges. In California, a felon in possession of a firearm can face up to 3 years in prison.
His no believe they are DUIs and drug charges
What is the current status of your husband's DUI and drug charges?
He has his license back he isn't on probation
What is the date of your next court hearing?
September 20th
What is the name of the court where your hearing will be held? This will help me provide you with the contact details of the court.
Sonoma county Superior Court
What is your legal representation situation currently? Do you have a lawyer or are you seeking one?

Sonoma County Superior Court's contact details:
- Address: * Administration Dr, Santa Rosa, CA *, USA
- Phone: +* *-*-*
We don't have any
What type of legal representation are you seeking? A public defender, private attorney, or legal aid? In California, you have the right to an attorney if you can't afford one.
The kind that helps us get off since we didn't do it I don't know what kind of legal representation we're looking for a criminal criminal defense I guess
What is your financial situation? Depending on your income, you may qualify for a public defender. In California, public defenders are provided to those who cannot afford a private attorney.
Public defenders don't help you
Why do you believe that public defenders won't be able to assist you? Public defenders are trained professionals who can provide legal representation, especially for those who can't afford private attorneys.