Understanding Search Warrants in California
Top 5 Things NOT To Do If You Have A Warrant For Your Arrest
Top 5 Things NOT To Do If You Have A Warrant For Your Arrest Each year, there are hundreds of thousands of warrants issued for a variety of crimes. Many people do not know what to do when there is a warrant out for their arrest. Doing the wrong things can lead to harsher consequences. If you have a warrant for your arrest, the most important thing to do is…
Read More5 Things You Can’t Do If You Have a Warrant for Your Arrest
5 Things You Can’t Do If You Have a Warrant for Your Arrest In southern California, an arrest warrant authorizes police officers to arrest and detain you for a suspected crime. A warrant for your arrest in California can seriously limit your freedom, preventing you from performing everyday tasks. Whether it’s an arrest warrant for a felony or misdemeanor or a bench warrant for a probation violation, you may be…
Read MoreYour Fourth Amendment Rights May Protect You From Government Intrusion When At Your Home
Your Fourth Amendment Rights May Protect You From Government Intrusion When At Your Home The Supreme Court ruled in a case upholding a citizen’s Fourth Amendment rights in a recent case of Lange vs California, in which police officers entered a person’s garage and cited him for driving while intoxicated. In the case, Lang was followed home by a California Highway Patrol officer because he was playing loud music on…
Read More5 Inconvenient Things about Life with an Arrest Warrant
5 Inconvenient Things about Life with an Arrest Warrant In California, a warrant for your arrest can limit your freedom. You can lose your ability to travel by plane, drive a car, or collect from a government assistance program. This can keep you from going to work or school, applying for a job, or even just carrying out your daily life. Whether the warrant is for a misdemeanor or a…
Read MorePolice Can’t Search Your Genitals without a Search Warrant (PC 4030)
Police Can’t Search Your Genitals without a Search Warrant (PC 4030) When you are arrested for a crime, you will probably be frightened and anxious. You may be too overwhelmed to think straight. So, when a law enforcement officer asks you to submit to a strip search, you may think you have to comply with this request. However, there are very strict requirements for a strip search, and if the…
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean to Have a Warrant Recalled?
What Does It Mean to Have a Warrant Recalled? Bench warrants are the most common types of the warrant. They are typically issued when you failed to appear in court, pay fines or complete court-ordered programs. If you are arrested on a bench warrant and you have not hired a criminal defense lawyer to represent you, the prosecution will likely argue that you cannot be trusted to appear in court,…
Read MoreWhat do I do if there is a warrant out for my arrest?
What do I do if there is a warrant out for my arrest? If a warrant is issued against you, it means that you could placed under arrest at any time. Your name goes into a nationwide database. If you are stopped by law enforcement or police officers run your license plate number, you will likely be placed in custody. So what can you do if a warrant is issued…
Read MoreCan You Be Arrested with a Warrant for Someone Else?
Can You Be Arrested with a Warrant for Someone Else? For the second time, Gerber Guzman’s wife has had to fight to have her innocent husband released from prison. Guzman was arrested during a routine traffic stop for an expired car registration. During the stop, the officers ran his records and determined that a warrant was out for the arrest of someone with his name. According to Guzman’s wife Yanira…
Read MoreWhat is the Difference Between an Arrest Warrant and a Bench Warrant?
What is the Difference Between an Arrest Warrant and a Bench Warrant? In the state of California, arrest warrants and bench warrants are both orders from a court or a judge that can result in you being held in police custody until your next court hearing. However, that is where the similarities end. Arrest warrants and bench warrants are issued under different circumstances. Failure to comply with either can result…
Read MoreUnderstanding Search Warrants in California
Understanding Search Warrants in California A search warrant is an order issued by the court, which allows law enforcement officials to search you, your vehicle, home or place of business if police believe they may find evidence pointing to criminal activity. If officials discover any evidence stated in the search warrant, they can seize the evidence that was found during the search. Understanding search warrants is important when facing criminal…
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