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For the "probable cause" that a criminal event has, or is about to occur, and by serving the warrant (search or arrest) the crime can be solved or prevented.
Probable Cause (partial definition): " . . is more than mere suspicion but less than the amount of evidence required for conviction."
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoYou would need a good reason for a warrant because say if you didn't have a search warrant and you went into someones house, it would be a violation of the constitution: the rite to privacy.
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Appeal a warrant?
A warrant is issued by a judge who is satisfied that good (probable) cause exists. Generally the only way to end a warrant is to appear.
How long does it take to get a warrant?
It depends on the case and how much evidence is involved. The police are required to find enough evidence that constitutes "probable cause". Once probable cause has been discovered and an adequate affidavit has been issued, the judge will issue the warrant. If the police can quickly find probable cause, the warrant could be issued in a matter of a couple hours. If the police are having trouble, it could take months to years.
What are the legal basis for arrest?
A police officer must have probable cause in order to arrest someone. They can arrest a person if they see a crime taking place or if an arrest warrant has been issued.
What is required for an arrest warrant?
probable cause
Can police keep getting a search warrant for your house every month?
A search warrant can be issued any time there is probable cause to believe there is evidence of a crime at a location. There are no limits to how many times or how often a warrant for the same premises can be issued.
What does law enforcement need to obtain a search warrant?
They must provide a judge with probable cause to do a search.
If a warrant is issued by the police why wouldn't someone get arrested?
Warrants are NOT issued by the police. Warrants are issued by the court - they are then given to the police to carry out. The police operate on PROBABLE CAUSE, and if you know that they want someone, perhaps they do not have sufficient probable cause for an arrest or, perhaps, they may not have been able to locate the individual.
Why are probable cause warrants issued?
For the "probable cause" that a criminal event has, or is about to occur, and by serving the warrant (search or arrest) the crime can be solved or prevented. Probable Cause (partial definition): " . . is more than mere suspicion but less than the amount of evidence required for conviction."
What is the purpose of a warrant?
In the Bill of Rights the fourth amendment says the government must have a warrant and probable cause to search and/or seizure of your property.
What must an official have to get a warrant?
probable cause
Which amendment established the need for a warrant or probable cause before a person can be searched or arrested?
4th amendment
Before a judge will issue the police a warrant authorizing a search the police must establish what?
Probable cause
