QUESTION
What can I do if someone has a warrant but isnt the police and enters my home?
Asked on Dec 11th, 2017 on Civil Rights - Florida
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I was at work and received a call from my leasing office that two men (bounty hunters) had come to the office to gain access to my apartment. They told the gentleman they could not do that without it being a life threatening event legally and that they would have to notify me and give me a 24hr notice that they would be entering my apartment. The two men kicked in my door and went inside on their own. My question is if this was legal? Is there any legal action I can take against them. They said they had a warrant for my son's arrest. My son's name is on my lease because of course he is my son. He is 18.
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Gary Kollin, P.A.
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The Supreme Court ruled in 1872 in the case of Taylor v. Taintor, 83 U.S. 366, that a bailbondsman has sweeping rights to recover the bonded person. These rights include breaking into a house where the bonded person may be hiding if they have a easonable belief that the bonded person is in the house.
Other attorneys may have different opinions as to the merit of your claim. If you wish to go forward I suggest you contact one.
Gary Kollin
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Answered on Dec 12th, 2017 at 5:30 PM