Maybe here is someone who is rightly a little knowledgeable. A few months ago, a house search took place in my place, the suspicion or what I was accused was quite serious but completely out of thin air and has nothing to do with the reality. The police have temporarily secured some laptops and cell phones for review. I have given them the passwords and everything possible so that the whole thing goes faster and I have my things back quickly. The whole draws now unfortunately for months and when I call is repeatedly said we're ready soon. Is there perhaps a way to accelerate the whole? Maybe through a lawyer or otherwise?
Yes, take a lawyer, because if the police say something, then it's mostly a lie anyway! It is impossible to get an honest answer from such people! Take a lawyer and do not let fool you anymore! The police can see something in a few hours, that does not take months! Everything else is a deprivation of property! But go only with a lawyer, because the police likes to fall! And with word twists and lousy tricks they try to break one's neck!
Even if it is already a little too late for you because your devices are already collected, I'll link the lecture of the 35c3 on the topic of behavioral house searches.
Unfortunately, you can only wait until the police report to you and you can pick up your devices again. Under certain circumstances, not all at once and depending on how well the protocol has been managed, it may be that you will be deprived of a few little things like USB sticks (you get back only what is written on the log)
Did you consent to the search / confiscation?
Has a judge approved the search? (Signature from the judge on the search warrant)
Do you have the search warrant?
As a general rule:
If you have nothing to do, take a stand. Can you explain the innocence without further ado, take this necessarily a lawyer, because he can easily see the file!
Check if the search and seizure can be challenged - in any case you should consult a lawyer
Prompt release of the items under reference of resulting damage and possibly disproportionate demand - even worth a lawyer
Much depends on specific circumstances and the file situation. With the information provided, you can't give an assessment based on your case.
Yes, I have the search warrant and it was also approved by the judge. The whole thing was a huge use in which the police also assumed that they will find evidence, which was not the case. If interested, I can explain it by message.
I can help you with exact information. Unfortunately, that does not work.
And yes, if they like to do that in a big way!
