how long does an officer have to execute a search warrant?
441482
Search warrants usually give 10 days to execute the warrant. The police usually don't wait that long because what they are looking for probably won't be there if they do.
518267
yes you have the right, and he has the right to secure a warrant if he has probable cause ( assuming he make a good arguemetive case or a superior does in front of a judge ) andthen only the with a warrant in hand search your car, he can also detain you ( you are not under arrest ) until the warrant arrives. And if after the search he finds nohing but has the warrant you can sue him, ( or the police department ) for illegl search if you can prove that the search, was suspect due to a lack of probable cause ( even if the officer thinks he has it ). the trouble is judges tend to err on the side o the police at times especially if he pulls you over in a high crime / narco trafficing area, he can pretty much argue probable cause basedon those factors alone.
348316
To my knowledge, a bench warrant never expires.  So whatever you did- commit to resolving the situation.  The court system is 'nicer' to someone who chooses to cooperate and handle their business.  I know someone who had a warrant for a speeding ticket they got at the age of 16.  He was the passenger in a car that got pulled over for speeding.  The officer that stopped them checked i.d. for everyone in the car, and the warrant came up..... He was 27!!!!!  He was sentenced to 60 days in jail, 1500 hours of community service, and $1000.00 fine.
815072
Depends on the state.  \nWarrants can be from many agencies-- we don't have some sheriff warrants on or system- there is certain criteria that the warrant has to meet in order to be entered statewide, citywide, county wide or nation wide. \n\nMy telling you that criteria would constitute a violation - so that's all the info ya' get. \n\n:)
531326
Statutes of Limitations only apply when the perpetrator is unknown to the state.  A warrant names the person to be arrested, therefore the clock stops ticking when the warrant is issued.  As long as the warrant was issued before the statute of limitations expired it was valid.  The warrant lives until it is executed (the person is taken into custody) or the person is confirmed to be dead.
396651
There has to be probably cause to raid the house.  If an officer observes and illegal act through a window he can enter without a warrant.  If he only suspects illegal activity but has no patent proof he cannot enter the residence.\n\nOhio recently had a case that changed our law.  Under old rules if there were multiple leasees and one agreed to a search it was okay to search.  Now everyone must agree to the search, if one says no then the search is illegal.
691537
If contraband was found during a search....you or the person who was in the home or vehicle should have been charged and arrested then....\n\nWhat was the reason for the search? Was a search warrant issued at the time by a judge? Did the police tell you that they had found what they were looking for in your immediate area?\n\nThis story sounds a little iffy....Give more input and maybe I can give you an opion....\n\nTechnically...if you were not arrested at the time of the search..you can go wherever you want.....you were not arrested at the time....and the police did not tell you not to leave town....
453959
Probable cause. The officer sees, hears, or smells something suspicious. You have every right (or at least you used to) to refuse. Then they can arrest you for disobeying a police officer and search your vehicle anyway.\n\nsome legal examples:\n Law enforcement officers may conduct a warrantless search of a vehicle if there is probable cause to believe that the vehicle contains evidence of a crime, and it is likely that, due to exigent circumstances, the vehicle will be unavailable for search by the time a warrant is obtained.  (Katz v. United States, 389 U.S. 347, 357 )\n\nwarrantless searches of automobiles are justified only when two factors are present: probable cause to believe that the automobile contained contraband, and exigent circumstances associated with the automobile. (Carroll v. United States, 267 U.S. 132 )\n\nIf consent is refused, you must have reasonable suspicion of unlawful activity to detain. The reasonable suspicion factors must establish the reasons for the detention. You must be able to articulate each observation that is a potential indicator of drug trafficking or use. (United States v Dewitt 946 F. 2d 1497)\n\nFor more info on roadblocks, see my link:
1082474
If you know the jurisdiction where the arrest was made, you may submit an open records request to the arresting agency or county/district clerk . You will obtain either the information or a reply as to why it can not be made available within ten days of your request.  You may or may not have to pay a reasonable fee for reproduction of any documents.  If you do not know where the charges were filed, you may be able to purchase the information from an internet business that compiles volumes of data for sale to persons like yourself.
342934
Yes If they have a search warrant. It's "POLICE OFFICER search warrant" ... BAMB!! goes the front door. "HIT THE GROUND SCUM BAG" and then you best be sucking dirt!
371588
As an ex cop I can assure that they can in certain cases. Most officers search you to check for weapons and if they find drugs in the process, then it's a valid charge. There are some places where they have to have your consent to search, like your home but if it's your vehicle and you're arrested they have to inventory the car so that is a valid search. If they have probable cause like seeing marijuana or something in plain view, then you can be arrested. If they stop you and want to look in your trunk, unless there exigent circumstances, like they think theres a person you're holding captive in there or an animal, then they can search without a warrant. A pat-down search is legal for officer safety reasons. To search things like your bags or glove compartment they need your consent again, unless you've been arrested. If they have reason to believe that you are going to reach for a weapon they can search the immediate area. Best thing to do is not to carry illegal things my friend. Cops are savvy and we take no chances. If you break the law, you deserve to go down but I do believe in protecting peoples civil rights as well. I always protected my prisoner's rights because I may to make a judgement due to the situation and what has to be done, but I am not judge, jury and executioner and most police officers try to keep this in mind. Even if I didn't like a person I'd dealt with before, I was still fair and respectful unless they gave me a reason to get tough with them. Good luck.
688979
There is no restriction as to what time of the day a warrant can be served.  Most agencies practice common courtesy by not serving a search warrant in the middle of the night, for safety reasons.  If law enforcement are worried about loss of evidence or a flight risk, they will show up as soon as they get permission.
147307
The complaintant would go to the local police and fill out the paperwork for the injunction aka restraining order. The injunction is issued immedialty and served on the respondant. Depending on the law in the jurisdiction a hearing is scheduled (usually 3-15 days) whereby a judge will review the request and possibly hear testimoney from the complaintant and respondant and determine if there is probable cause to allow the injunction to continue and what conditions will be imposed (ie 500 feet apart, etc.). If the judge does not feel the injunction is justified under the circumstances then the temporary injunction will be quashed and nothing further will be done.
1167593
You must be referring to the Supreme Court case decision which was decided today, Hudson vs. Michigan, during which a no-knock 3 second post annoncement entry was upheld as lawful.\n\nThink about the question logically. Yes, this is America and we are innocent until proven guilty, but that has nothing to do with the destruction of evidence. \n\nThe old rule allowed the police to enter 15-20 seconds after knocking. \n\nGo into your bathroom. How many times can you flush your toilet in 20 seconds. I'll bet at least twice...and...what's the best way to get rid of drugs in your home? Flushing them.\n\nOr, place an object on the other side of the room, or across the house altogther. Now, pretend that item is a gun. How long does it take you to retreive that item? I'll bet less than 20 seconds.\n\nThe old knock and notice requirements were seriously determental to the case and very dangerous to Law Enforcement. \n\nOn the other hand a search warrant for a stolen bicycle is a whole 'nother story. Knock and notice is a very valid procedure.
1050548
The police are attempting to locate a wanted subject. Unfortunately, many people lie to the police and therefore they become unwilling to accept that someone is telling the truth. The police are not harrassing your friend but are merely attempting to ascertain if the information she has given (not knowing the whereabouts of her father) was truthful. Give it a little time and, if after that time you still feel uncomfortable, ask to speak with the officer's supervisor and relay your concerns. Do not file a complaint, just voice concerns and ask that it be noted that he doesn't live there.\nAs for a search warrant, it cannot be issued unless there is probable cause that the father is actually inside of the residence such as he is seen in a window. It takes a lot for a search warrant.
739034
About one to two weeks.  The officer who initially took the report has to complete it (i.e. the face page, the narrative, suspect info, etc.), the boss (i.e. Sergeants, Lieutenants, etc.) have to read over the whole report and approve it.  Once it has gone thru those two processes, the data is then inputted into a database.  Then filed.  Once in the system, you can request a copy of the report (which can take a few days since the supervisor for the records section will have to approve the release of information.)
1008091
Usually the police are the ones doing the search. You could always tell them to wait and call the police department to validate that the officers are real cops and that the search warrant is real. Always ask for names of the people that you speak to on the phone. Remember to write down the names of the cops that did the search, little details of what they looked like, if anyone else was present, what they searched or did and, most important, get a copy of the search warrant. Best wishes and take care.