Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois
If an individual misses a scheduled court date and an officer goes directly to his home, can the officer arrest the individual. Must the officer first, be invited into the subject's home?
Asked on 3/14/13, 6:14 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
George Zuganelis
Zuganelis & Zuganelis, Attorneys at Law, P.C.
Usually when someone misses a court date a warrant for his arrest is issued. As long as the officer has knowledge of the warrant he can enter your house without consent to arrest you.
Answered on 3/14/13, 7:12 am
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