Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
Can police search if suspect is not on probation or parole
Asked on 8/17/11, 7:45 am
4 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone
Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE
Only if you consent, they have a warrant, or if there is some "emergency." Keep your door locked.
Answered on 8/17/11, 7:48 am
Joe Dane
Law Office of Joe Dane
The answer depends on what the circumstances are and what is being searched. If it's a residence, there better be consent or exigent (emergency) circumstances. If it's a car, slightly different rules apply, but they must have probable cause to search. If it's a person, they must justify the search by probable cause or have an ex eption to the warrant requirement.
Your question is just too broad for a definitive answer. Every search issue is unique and one fact can change the analysis. The entire situation would have to be reviewed by your attorney.
Answered on 8/17/11, 7:58 am