Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Can the police take a DNA sample from me if I haven't been convicted of a cime?

Can the police kick in the door and search my bedroom that I rent in a home when they are looking for someone else and I have nothing to do with anything?


Asked on 9/15/09, 3:39 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Robert Marshall Law Office of Robert L, Marshall

Was there a warrant for the DNA sample and the search of the home?

If so, the answer is yes.

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Answered on 9/15/09, 1:35 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

I agree with Mr. Marshall. There are also circumstances under which they could enter your bedroom without a warrant. Since I don't know what the circumstances actually were in your case, I can't say whether the police acted properly.

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Answered on 9/16/09, 9:27 pm


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