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Slippy
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Laws vary from state to state.
You should just turn him in if he's a loser. In fact, you should call them and invite them in when he's home, and stop protecting him. He's 27 for gosh-sake!! |
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Mom of Four
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I would contact a lawyer, but I would think you could be arrested for harboring a criminal and as an accessory. |
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FaZizzle
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The bench warrant IS the warrant for his capture/arrest! |
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wyldfyr
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A bench warrant is a warrant. |
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Ask M
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yes, they do not need a warrant to collect him and you can get in trouble for saying he is not there |
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Margie
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Yes and if they find out you are hiding him & lying to them, you can get in trouble for aiding and abetting a criminal.
Gee- is this why your son has a warrant in the first place? Be a good parent and make your kid face up to what he has done for himself. |
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Mr Placid
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Wow, almost everyone got it wrong. This is the answer:
Bench Warrant = Arrest Warrant.
If police have an arrest warrant, then they may enter a home to search for the person named in the warrant IF (1) the police have a reasonable belief that the person named in the warrant resides in the home, AND (2) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the person named in the warrant is in the home at the time the police enter the home. |
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sn34ks
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No, i think they need a warrant! |
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moonkwean
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You may want to cooperate with the police and let them know when you loser son is leaving the house. They don't particularly want to cause you any grief, just arrest your son and keep the process going. He has already made enough work for the court system by not showing up, help them do their job. |
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R, P, then B
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They have a warrant, the Bench warrant, and if you hide him, your guilty of obstruction and harboring a fugitive from justice.
Nice thing is, you'll both be together...... |
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big_mean_jailer
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They don't need a search warrant because they're not searching your property for evidence in any case. The arrest warrant authorizes the police to take the person into custody any place, any time. If you lie for him you could also be charged for assisitng a criminal or another similar charge. |
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sandman
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Bench warrant lets them arrest him,not search your home...plain view rules may be in force,so stash your dope... |
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rebelady28379
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since he's got a bench warrant for his arrest for not showing up in court yes they can go iht house and get him if he is there,if not then they will be watching the house or wherever he works or hangs out with,so they can arrest him,then he won't be entitled to a bond til court date. |
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Yesugi
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Why are you protecting a criminal? |
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OG
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Yes you do or you could be charged with aiding and abeting a fugitive. Let the loser take his lumps and learn his lessons about disregarding authority. |
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nikki1
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hello, No the police can come to your door and talked with you and you will need to answer questions but they will need a search warrant to search the premises unless you let them in. |
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My Lord
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No. The police should come to your home with a search warrant for your son. But if you know your son is wanted you could be charged with aiding and abetting a fugitive. |
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william w
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they have a warrant for him and if hes in your house and you say hes not you can go to jail for harboring a fugitive. just let em have him and bail him out if you dont want him in there. but dont use your house as collateral. |
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legaleagle
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Generally, a bench warrant does not authorize a non-consensual search of premises for the individual in question. However, if your son is such a loser, why are you protecting him from the consequences? You could conceivably be charged with obstruction if it is found that he was, in fact, in your home and you told the police he was not. The short answer is no, you probably do not need to let them in, but the best answer is that you should refuse to shield your son from the authorities. All you are doing is setting yourself up for possible legal difficulties, and you are not helping your son at all. |
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Mrs. Maintenance
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You NEVER have to let the police in without a warrant. |
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jorge c
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well.. they suppose to ask you.. if they not have a warrant... no they can't but if they know that you son (for fact....) is in there they can go in without one.... but why you cover you son? he is an adult in this moment... soon or later the police go to caugh him... let him pay and he go free of that... but if he still fugitive... can be more trouble for him.. that he have now... so my suggestion is that is better that you bring him... and help him in everything you can...
good luck |
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el toro
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No, Absolutely not! Would it do your son good? Good luck! |
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Darla
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If your son is there or they think he is there they do not need a search warrant. Why don't you have the kid turn himself in because they will find him sooner or later. or if you know where he is tell the cops |
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Anti-Patriotic
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Call the police on him right now, or drive him to the police station and turn him in. Accept the fact that, You are a failure as a parent. |
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hexeliebe
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Once again LegalEagle is the ONLY one to get close to the truth.
No, you do not have to let them in on a bench warrant.
HOWEVER, if they have reason to believe, through either witnessing themselves or through a third-party report, that your son is in the home, the need for a warrant is irrelevant, they may enter the home without a warrant.
And guess what happens then if they find him hiding in your home?
Yep, matching orange jumpsuits and jail cells. Him for failure to appear and the original charges and you for accessory after the fact and interference with a police investigation and harboring a fugative.
Get the idea now? Junior is sent packing if he shows up. |
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momma_22
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Don't know, but why wouldn't you, things seem to less messy that way. And you can't hid him forever, and if he's not there what's the harm in them taking a look around. Please don't play the part of an enabler. |
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Push
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you dont have to let them in. But its smart for them if they came by if they had a warrent. if anything comes up make sure you get the time and the date they came by and try to get there first and last names if you can. Just to protect yourself. From any other incidents. |
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michael
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not without a warrant. heck, you dont even have to open the door. |
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Laurie F
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I don't think you HAVE to let them in without a warrant. But if he did something wrong, and you're admitting that he's ... how shall I say... less than perfect. You should feel morally obligated to do the right thing. Whatever you feel that is, is up to you. |
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Charlotte Y
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They must have a warrant to go in your home without your permission, but if you have nothing to hide why wouldnt you let them in your home.
Tell your son to turn himself in then he will go to court within two days and the bench warrant is gone now depending what he is facing he may just be OR .... |
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Twinkie!
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Don't let those pigs in without a warrrant!!! |
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twjski
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My son sucessfully completed 2 years of adult court (drug program). He was still on probation until all restitution was paid. He paid it a couple months later but then dropped dirty. He said it was from meds he got at the hospital (true - but dates don't match when dropped dirty). I Got him out on bond 10% of 15,000. He didn't show up to court but turns out he has another charge for distribution. I already lost my $1,500 10% but now I dont feel he will appear in any of the courts. He and his 4 year old daughter and her mother are living with us temporarily. It's getting worse & worse. Am I liable for the total bond? he's 31 years old. I'm 65. |
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