Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

search & seizure warrant

When served with a search & seizure warrant, does it have to be signed by a judge.


Asked on 1/27/05, 12:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
G. Joseph Holthaus III Law Offices of G. Joseph Holthaus

Re: search & seizure warrant

Yes a warrant must be judicially approved or any evidence obtained through an illegal search is considered "fruit of a poisionous tree" and is not admissable. Speak to an attorney for legal advice.

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Answered on 1/28/05, 2:03 pm


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