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In the United States, the law protects citizens from unwarranted search and seizure. This means that the police cannot just enter your home in search of evidence unless they have some compelling cause to be suspicious, or have direct evidence that somebody may be endangered or in the act of committing a crime. They need to present their case to a judge who will issue a warrant allowing them to enter the premises and conduct a search. Such searches are intrusive, humiliating, frequently damaging to property and could be used as a coercive measure even when no crime or evidence thereof actually exists. The warrant system exists as a check and balance to avoid subjecting citizens to unnecessary searches. That said, law enforcement officials are normally very adept at gaining a warrant when they want one, simply by knowing what key words or phrases will most often trigger a judge to issue the warrant they seek.
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Can police search your house when you have a warrant for your arrest?
yes
How do you use search warrant in a sentence?
The police got a search warrent in order to search the suspect's house. The suspect would not allow the police to search his home without a search warrant.
A search warrant was issued to your friend house and your truck was there can it be search?
No, because the warrant is for the house and house only. Although police officers would probably still search the vehicle, only to use the warrant as an excuse for an illegal contraband hunt.
If you are on informal probation do the police need a search warrant to search your house?
yes they have to have a paper signed by a judge
What does the forth amendment mean?
I'll give an example. When police come knocking at your door, demanding you to open up and let them search the house, you can say, "No, I need to see your search warrant." The police MUST have a search warrant in order to search your house and if they don't, you can kick them out! :) Hehe.
What is the purpose of a search warrant?
Only the police can apply for a search warrant, and only a judge can approve of the search warrant. The police only apply for search warrants when they have reasonable suspicion that their suspect is hiding something illegal in his/her house.
What allows police to search private homes?
Police can search a private home if they have a warrant to search a house. There may be some exceptions under the Patriot Act.
Can the police enter your house without you there?
The police can only search your house and property with a search warrant or with your permission. Contrary to the belief of most people, the police have no right to search your property for someone who does or doesn't live with you without a warrant.
Can police issue a new search warrant while exacuting a search warrant?
Ive heard of police with a search warrant finding something non-related to the search warrant, and then issuing a new search warrant on the spot regarding the new issue.
Can cops search your house without a warrant?
Under most circumstances, no. The police usually need a warrant to search your house, car, property, etc. However, there are some cases in which the rule can be bent. If you are being arrested, the police may search you and your property for weapons or other accomplices for their own safety. If the police already have permission to be on your property, and they see some form of evidence that is clearly visible, they have the right to lawfully seize it. If the person who is in control of the property gives consent to the police, they may search it.
Can a dog catcher come into your house and get your dog while you are not there?
Not unless they have a police officer with them AND they have a search warrant.
Do police have to disclose to you what they are looking for when they come to your house with a search warrant?
Yes, part of your miranda rights
