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What information must be contained in an authorized search warrant?
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∙ 15y ago
Each state sets its own laws governing the issuance of search warrants; which means that for each state there are different laws/rules and the answer to this question really does depend on the state jurisdiction under which the warrant is being issued.
In general, we are talking about including the name of the person against whom the warrant is being issued with the exact address/location subject to the search, and, most importantly, the specific objects or items that are being searched for. For example, a search warrant mentioning that the objects sought are laptops and documents, will not cover other items found such as furniture or foods.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 6y agoA judge issues a search warrant to authorize law enforcement officers to search a particular location and seize specific items. To obtain a search warrant, police must show probable cause that a crime was committed and that items connected to the crime are likely to be found in the place specified by the warrant.
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Who can authorize a legal search?
A legal search would be authorized by a search warrant, signed by a judge.
How do you prove wrong address on warrant after search?
Present proof to the court that the premises that were searched were NOT the address contained on the warrant.
What is the circumstance under warrant search?
The question is too broad to be answered with any specifics. The authority serving the warrant is constrained by whatever wording is contained in the warrant.
What if the search warrant has a persons name on it who doesnt even live at residence the warrant was served?
A warrant to search a residence does not need to state the name, or names, of any resident. Although the warrant may state the name of an individual believed to be located upon that property. It only needs to be issued to the address or description of the property upon which it is to be served. However, incorrect information contained within a warrant is potential cause to exclude evidence obtained during the search based upon that warrant. The defense would have to show that the incorrect information was included by law enforcement in bad faith.
What information must be contained in an authorized search?
Each state sets its own laws governing the issuance of search warrants; which means that for each state there are different laws/rules and the answer to this question really does depend on the state jurisdiction under which the warrant is being issued. In general, we are talking about including the name of the person against whom the warrant is being issued with the exact address/location subject to the search, and, most importantly, the specific objects or items that are being searched for. For example, a search warrant mentioning that the objects sought are laptops and documents, will not cover other items found such as furniture or foods.
Can a police officer search your home with a failure to appear warrant?
Generally speaking, not unless the warrant contained wording authorizing such a search.HOWEVER - if the officer entered your home to serve the warrant on you, he is entitled, to ensure his own safety, to search the immediate area around where you were found
Rules for executing a federal search warrant on a private residence?
No they don't need a warrant. They can enter and arrest the individual. They are not authorized to do a full search of the residence, however, they can search the immediate vicinity of the individual for things he may have stashed or weapons that might pose a threat to the officers.
What would define a faulty warrant?
A search warrant could be faulty if it has wrong information on it. Then it would make the search warrant void. This can be the wrong name or a mistake on the address. If there is not a reasonable suspicion it could also be faulty.
Do the police need a warrant to search Facebook?
A warrant may be necessary for the police to search the server that Facebook is running on. It is also possible that FB may choose to allow the search without a warrant. If the 'search' is simply examining publicly available information on any web page, no. A warrant would not be necessary.
Can police search your car if the warrant was issued for the house?
This question is too general to be answered. It all depends upon the wording contained in the search warrant itself and what exactly is covered by the affidavit. If you have doubts, the best thing to do would be to retain an attorney.
A criminal prosecution is usually initiated when the court issues an order known as?
A. Indictment B. Arrest warrant C. Information D. Search warrant ANSWER: B Arrest Warrant
What word means a court order allowing police to search property and seize evidence?
A Search Warrant
