Legal Question in Criminal Law in Arkansas
In the state of Arkansas, does the occupants of the home that is being searched , by law supposed to be present during the search?
Asked on 7/16/10, 11:44 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
Police executing a search warrant do not have to wait for the occupants of a home to return. They often have no way to know when (or even if) that will happen, and many investigations are time-sensitive. Additionally, there are only so many police officers in any department; an officer who must wait around for the occupants to return cannot be out on patrol or investigating other crimes.
Answered on 7/18/10, 2:48 pm
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