Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
FBI agents raid a man's home with over 80 officers, an armored vehicle, and a sealed federal warrant — then local police make arrests without ever producing the warrant in court. Florida's Third District Court of Appeal said that's not good enough. All evidence suppressed. Case reversed.
In Cabrera v. State (2026), the court tackled a critical Fourth Amendment question: can the State rely on a federal search warrant it refuses to produce? The answer is no — and the reasoning matters for anyone facing charges stemming from a joint federal-state investigation.
What this video covers:
How the FBI and Miami-Dade Police coordinated the raid
Why the "good faith exception" failed without the warrant in the record
How the burden of proof shifts to the State once an illegal search is alleged
The "fellow officer rule" and its limits
Fruit of the poisonous tree — why the statements were suppressed too
🔍 Keywords: Fourth Amendment, illegal search and seizure, motion to suppress, good faith exception, fellow officer rule, federal search warrant, fruit of the poisonous tree, Florida criminal appeals, evidence suppression, cockfighting charges, Cabrera v State 2026
Facing criminal charges after a search you think was illegal?
If law enforcement searched your home or property in San Diego or anywhere in California, you need an attorney who understands Fourth Amendment suppression law. The attorneys at Lawstache have helped clients fight unlawful searches and get evidence thrown out.
📞 Call Lawstache today for a free consultation.
🌐 Visit us at youtube.com/lawstache
Cabrera v. State, --- So.3d ----, 2026 WL 1321018 | Florida Third District Court of Appeal | Opinion Filed May 13, 2026
Anton Vialtsin, Esq.
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The San Diego-based business litigation and criminal defense attorneys at LAWSTACHE™ LAW FIRM are experienced and dedicated professionals singularly focused on one goal: achieving the best results for our clients. Through our hard work and expertise, we guarantee all of our clients that we will diligently protect their rights and zealously pursue justice. Our clients deserve nothing less!
FBI agents raid a man's home with over 80 officers, an armored vehicle, and a sealed federal warrant — then local police make arrests without ever producing the warrant in court. Florida's Third District Court of Appeal said that's not good enough. All evidence suppressed. Case reversed.
In Cabrera v. State (2026), the court tackled a critical Fourth Amendment question: can the State rely on a federal search warrant it refuses to produce? The answer is no — and the reasoning matters for anyone facing charges stemming from a joint federal-state investigation.
What this video covers:
How the FBI and Miami-Dade Police coordinated the raid
Why the "good faith exception" failed without the warrant in the record
How the burden of proof shifts to the State once an illegal search is alleged
The "fellow officer rule" and its limits
Fruit of the poisonous tree — why the statements were suppressed too
🔍 Keywords: Fourth Amendment, illegal search and seizure, motion to suppress, good faith exception, fellow officer rule, federal search warrant, fruit of the poisonous tree, Florida criminal appeals, evidence suppression, cockfighting charges, Cabrera v State 2026
Facing criminal charges after a search you think was illegal?
If law enforcement searched your home or property in San Diego or anywhere in California, you need an attorney who understands Fourth Amendment suppression law. The attorneys at Lawstache have helped clients fight unlawful searches and get evidence thrown out.
📞 Call Lawstache today for a free consultation.
🌐 Visit us at youtube.com/lawstache
Cabrera v. State, --- So.3d ----, 2026 WL 1321018 | Florida Third District Court of Appeal | Opinion Filed May 13, 2026
Anton Vialtsin, Esq.
LAWSTACHE™ LAW FIRM | Criminal Defense and Business Law
lawstache.com
(619) 357-6677
Do you want to buy our Lawstache merchandise? Maybe a T-shirt?
lawstache.com/merch
Want to mail me something (usually mustache-related)? Send it to 185 West F Street, Suite 100-D, San Diego, CA 92101
Want to learn about our recent victories?
lawstache.com/results-notable-cases
Are you a Russian speaker? Вы говорите по-русски?
russiansandiegoattorney.com
Based in San Diego, CA
Licensed: California, Nevada, and Federal Courts
The San Diego-based business litigation and criminal defense attorneys at LAWSTACHE™ LAW FIRM are experienced and dedicated professionals singularly focused on one goal: achieving the best results for our clients. Through our hard work and expertise, we guarantee all of our clients that we will diligently protect their rights and zealously pursue justice. Our clients deserve nothing less!
