Illegal search

Q:  The cops were conducting surveilance on me they have no informant or snitch as i leave the building with a bag that contents could not be seen as per officer at hearing and no suspicious activity an undercover narcotics officer jumps out of car and request i place bag down, he doesnt identify himself as an officer i turn away from him and they apprehend me, is the search legal? Hes trying to justify his search in affidavit that i dropped bag but he also sayd there was no suspicious activity on my nehalf and the bag was just weighted down


A:  David's Answer:  More facts would be needed to answer this question definitively. First, it is possible you were in an "area known for drug sales." Second, it's possible there was already a warrant allowing for the surveillance in the first place. I would also like to see the actual affidavit of the officer. Third, is this part of a pending criminal case against you? If yes, then you need a criminal defense lawyer right now, not a civil rights lawyer. For a full assessment, schedule a consultation with a Westchester civil rights lawyer. -- David Bliven, Bronx Civil Rights attorney (www.blivenlaw.net)