Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

Police removing property from a yard

Are the police allowed to come on to your property and remove items from your yard saying that they are stolen but whithout having proof or a warrent? If so are they required to give you a receipt for what they take?


Asked on 1/16/07, 12:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Charles A. Pascal, Jr. Law Office of Charles A. Pascal, Jr.

Re: Police removing property from a yard

No, the police may not remove items from your property without a warrant or your consent. Whatever they take, they have to provide a receipt for.

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Answered on 1/17/07, 5:53 pm


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