Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

child endangerment or harrassment

i was at a friends home when sheriffs knocked and called her outside asking for another person who did not live there. Then she was escorted back in by them, they insisted on searching the house for the person. She and Noone living ther e was on probation and there was no search warrent but even with her saying no they could not search her house they did so anyway. In the end they started taking pictures of her house and had her in handcuffs stating her house would be condemed and she was charged with child endangerment 273aa due to a extention cord the wasnt properly enclosed and threats of taking her kids away unless she gave them answers she didnt know what they thought she did and they arrested her on 273aa.

under those circumstances will she have a chance or will the charges stick or is it possible her children will be taken away?


Asked on 10/31/05, 2:27 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
H.M. Torrey The Law Offices of H.M. Torrey

Re: child endangerment or harrassment

harassment. under the factual circumstances you presented, the police officers neither had a warrant or probable cause to enter your friend's premises without consent. as such, anything discovered upon their illegal entry would be deemed inadmissible as evidence, absent a public policy exception that is clearly relevant to the children's safety or well being. your friend's best option is to consult with an attorney ASAP. if you/she would like further assistance, contact us today.

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Answered on 10/31/05, 4:13 am


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