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What are the benefits to a police officer and the case if an arrest is made under the authority of a warrant?
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∙ 11y ago
a police officer with a warrant has the legal power to enter a home without the permission of the homeowner of tenant and seize any and all possible evidence or illegal drugs etc. example: marijuana, crack cocaine, unlicenced arms, murder weapons.
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What is a written order directing a law enforcement officer to arrest a person?
A written order directing a law enforcement officer to arrest a person is commonly known as an arrest warrant. It is issued by a judge or magistrate and provides legal authority for the officer to apprehend and detain the individual named in the warrant. The warrant typically includes information about the alleged offense and the individual being arrested.
If a Police officer in NY stops someone that has a Felony warrant can that officer arrest him on that warrant?
Yes, of course. An arrest warrant is a command from a judge to arrest a person. Usually a police officer has no choice and must arrest.
Does a police officer have to have a warrant to arrest somebody?
No.
Can a police officer release you and later issue a warrant for your arrest?
No, a police officer cannot issue a warrant for your arrest only a judge or court magistrate can do that.
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.
Can you decline an arrest warrant?
No, the Warrant gives the Police the authority to take your liberty, it is not negotiable.
When a police officer serves a warrant does he bring it with him?
In most cases an officer who is serving a Search Warrantwill have it in his possession. However in special cases such as a warrant obtained over the radio or telephone the search warrant may not be immediately available. Arrest Warrants are most often 'unplanned.' An officer stops a person or a vehicle and is told over the radio that an there is an arrest warrant for a person. Since a warrant is a command from a court to arrest a person, the officer will arrest with only the work of the poilce dispatcher.
Should you have been arrested on a warrant when the warrant was issued in 2006 and you were arrested in 2010?
A warrant is a judicial order for an arrest. If the warrant was still valid, the law enforcement officer has no choice but to make an arrest.
Whats the main differences between arrest with and without a warrant?
Without a warrant you must find reasonable grounds to arrest someone, whereas with a warrant your reason to arrest the suspect already exists. Without a warrant a Police Officer can arrest anyone without permission of a Magistrate as long as they follow the correct procedures so their arrest is lawful, which is unlike an arrest with a warrant where you must be granted the warrant to be able to arrest that person. Without a warrant, a Police Officer can mess the arrest up and make it an unlawful arrest but with a warrant it is very unlikely that they make it an unlawful arrest.
What are the procedures for officer to get an arrest warrant?
Generally an officer must show just or probable cause to a magistrate or judge who will issue and sign a warrant.
What if a police officer has Criminal Complaint for you however when they come to pick you up with the arrest warrant there is a wrong name on the warrant Can they still arrest you at that time?
If the officers can accurately identify the person wanted, or can verify a proper warrant then they will likely arrest you.
Can you give an example of warrant of arrest and search warrant?
A search warrant or an arrest warrant are signed by a judge giving the policy the authority to carry out the specified procedure. The District Attorney must show cause to have the warrants signed.
