QUESTION
Can cops search my home if they think I'm on parole?
Asked on Apr 16th, 2013 on Criminal Law - New York
5 ANSWERS
Even if you were on parole the police would need some probable cause to search your home, so the fact that you were not on parole the police are not entitled to search your home without a warrant or unless some limited facts allowed the police to have good reason to believe that evidence of illegal contraband was in the home.
Answered on Apr 17th, 2013 at 10:01 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
NO you have to be on parole before the parole officer can search your house, without a warrant.
Answered on Apr 17th, 2013 at 7:46 PM
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You are clearly asking a question about a potentially illegal search, and it is impossible answer that question without additional details. I do believe you have raised an issue and recommend that you call my offices or another attorney as quickly as possible. In the meantime you should not converse with the police or any other investigative authorities before you receive counsel.
Answered on Apr 17th, 2013 at 12:35 AM
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I must be missing something... why do they think you are on parole? I can't answer your question.
Answered on Apr 17th, 2013 at 12:30 AM
If the cops have probable cause to believe you are on parole then they can search your house. However, if it is later shown that you were not on parole when the cops came to search, then it is likely that if they found any criminal evidence it would be thrown out from being used against you.
Answered on Apr 16th, 2013 at 10:31 PM
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