Does a warrant for your arrest give the police a right to walk into your house?
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Does a warrant for your arrest give the police a right to walk into your house?
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I am curious if there is a warrant for your arrest, and the police come knocking on your door can you tell them to go away, and refuse to let them in?
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Thanks for the answer trooper.
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trooper3316
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The police can enter the house of the wanted person but only if they are certain the person with the warrant is inside.
This only applies to your own house. If someone with a warrant is inside another person's house, they can not enter. |
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John P
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They won't go away if they know you are home. They cannot break the door down to get in. But if there is a warrant for you it is better to talk to them. If not they will just wait til you leave for work or school and pick you up in front of your friends. |
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consrgreat
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Nope the fact your there gives them the right to enter and serve the warrant |
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Mr. Goodhi
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Yes...
Don't answer the door. |
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El Scott
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If the Police have a warrant for your arrest in their possession (or a copy of it) and:
1). they have a reasonable belief that the residence is where you live and,
2). have a reasonable belief that you are home they may enter the house and search for you.
This is based on case law (I'll see if I can find a link for you) and only applies to your house. They can not do something like this at your mother's house (unless you live with your mother) or any house you might be visiting. If they have probable cause to believe you are in a third party's residence then they can get a search warrant and then force their way in. If they do that then they will surround the house to make sure you don't leave, and if I'm the supervisor I'm probably going to wind up charging the homeowner(s) with aiding and abetting you once I get in and find you. |
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Nighthawk
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If they have a warrant for your arrest and are at your home to execute the arrest. You will be arrested.
If it makes you feel better to tell them to go away you can say what you will but you will be going to jail. |
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rrdawg92
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yes |
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