Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

is a search warrant legal if the legal renter whos name is on the lease isnt on the search warrant.The two people on the search warrant had no connection verifing them to be even in this house


Asked on 7/17/10, 2:11 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Search warrants usually have to identify only the place to be searched and the evidence being sought. They don't have to say who owns or leases the property. If you feel this search violated your rights, you may want to consult with an attorney and tell her more about what happened.

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Answered on 7/18/10, 2:33 pm
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

The search warrant may be legal. The big issue is whether the police found anything that they are charging you with. Are just irritated the police came looking? If they found something and are charging you, you may need to consult an attorney who can make a determination about whether or not to file a motion to traverse the warrant, and suppress any evidence if the probable cause affidafit was fabricated.

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Answered on 7/18/10, 6:29 pm


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