Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts
Would a police officer tell you why the police were coming to my home, on the phone? If there is an arrest warrant or a restraining order to serve, I'd like to be prepared before they take me. Hence the phone call. Can I learn why they are looking for me remotely?
4 Answers from Attorneys
The last thing police want is for people to be "prepared" to be arrested or served with court orders at their home. Some folks would prepare by fleeing. Others would destroy evidence while they still had time. And some would prepare by grabbing weapons to use against the officers.
I'm not saying you would do any of these things, but some people would and the police can never be sure which people they are. So don't expect the police to share this sort of information with you.
I agree with Attorney Hoffman. The bottom line is that it is up to the police to do what they think is warranted under the circumstances.
I disagree, to the extent that I understand the answers.
The best thing is to retain an attorney and have the attorney contact the police.
Does this make sense?