Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

theft/ search warrants

i am currently working '' pro se'' on recovering some computer equipment. the individual who has this itemrefuses to return it & has stated publicaly that i will never see it again. (this was in a bar) since i can't see where he has any expectation of privacy concerning this remark, can i use the name of the witnesses in a complaint to precipitate a search warrant?, and, what are the requirements to obtian a search warrant for the property. this item is a hard drivr and is a rather small item & easy to hide. can the warrant be specific enough to describe the areas to be searched? how do i do this? any guidance wuold be appreciated.


Asked on 4/10/09, 12:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Gibson John W. Gibson, Esquire

Re: theft/ search warrants

If criminal charges have been filed against him then the witness statements may be enough for a warrant. All warrants have to be supported by oath or affirmation, and must particularly describe the person or place to be searched and the person, property, or evidence to be seized.

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Answered on 4/10/09, 3:09 pm


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