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I would think that if they knew that person was there......yes.

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yes because the police can break the law whenever they want to

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Q: Can a cop break in to your house to serve an arrest warrant?
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If you break house arrest?

Ya go ta jail!!!! And serve ya right!!!


Are police allowed to enter your home without permission in MN to serve a warrant?

To serve an arrest warrant and make an arrest when it is known that the individual named in the warrant is inside - POSSIBLY - depending on the circumstances.To serve a search warrant and search the premises for articles and contraband, yes, they do not need your poermission.


Can civilian detention officer serve arrest warrant?

Most detention officers have peace officer powers while they are on duty. If the detention officer was on duty, he could serve an arrest warrant.


How do you serve an arrest warrant from ct in tn?

If you are a private citizen. -You cannot serve an arrest warrant. But if you know the whereabouts of someone that you know is wanted. Simple contact the local authorities. and provide them with the details.


Can a citizen serve a warrant?

No. The term "warrant' signifies that a court has ordered and approved an arrest to be made. Private citizens (except under exigent circumstances) are not empowered to make lawful arrests, especially via a warrant. They can, however, serve summonses and, under certain circumstances, subpoenas


Can a city police officer serve warrant out of city?

Yes, they may accompany officers of the jurisdiction in which the warrant is being served and who will actually effect the arrest.


Can you serve jail time for failure to appear if an arrest warrant was issued?

Well, to the best of my knowledge, if an arrest warrant was issued, all it means is that you are to be arrested. However, since you may not be aware, you cannot be punished. Having said that, if you are avoiding arrest, it may classify as obstructing justice, and you can be punished, depending on where you live.


When do you know if you are actually arrested?

An officer or person making an arrest must state the fact and serve the arrest warrant. Unless they tell you that it is an arrest and show you that piece of paper, you are only being "detained".


Do warrants expire in New Jersey?

No, warrants do not expire in New Jersey. Once you have a warrant out for your arrest, you need to serve your time. Even after serving your time, you still have that warrant on your record for your lifetime.


What does it mean when an officer is holding a warrant for your arrest?

It means exactly what it says. A warrant for your arrest has been issued by a judge and it has been assigned to an officer to serve on you and take you into custody. If you have knowledge that the ploice ARE holding a warrant for you, it is probably a good idea if you voluntarily turned yourself in. It looks 'better' to the court, if you do.


Can you serve jury duty in California if you have a warrant for your arrest?

No. Usually the defense and prosecution will run background checks on the jurors appearing on their cases. If you are caught, you will be arrested on the warrant. I do not know if there is specific law in California that deals with this situation.


When as search warrant is issued for a private home in New Mexico is it legal to serve the occupant with a copy rather than the original warrant?

In New Mexico, the occupant of a house being searched should be shown the original warrant.