QUESTION
Can the police from one county serve a search warrant to another county?
Asked on Apr 26th, 2012 on Criminal Law - California
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Can the police from one county serve a search warrant to another county without informing that county's law enforcement?
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Wrongful Termination Attorney serving Huntington Beach, CA
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Nelson & Lawless
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Yes. Resist and you'll face other charges. Your remedy, if any, is to defend against any criminal charges.
Answered on May 09th, 2012 at 1:33 PM
Sure they can serve search warrant.
Answered on May 09th, 2012 at 1:16 PM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Orange, CA
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Law Office of Joe Dane
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There is no requirement that they notify local law enforcement. They often will for tactical and professional courtesy reasons, but there is no requirement in the code that they notify and/or involve local law enforcement. The question will be the legality of the warrant and whether it was properly issued, supported by probable cause, etc.
Answered on May 09th, 2012 at 1:01 PM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Irvine, CA
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Todd A. Landgren A Professional Law Corporation
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Yes, as a courtesy they normally involve the other county and request assistance, but it's not required by law that they do so. Almost all cities and counties have "compacts" that allow cross-border actions.
Answered on May 09th, 2012 at 12:42 PM
Federal Criminal Law Attorney serving Fresno, CA
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Mark A. Broughton, PC
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Yes, so long as the warrant is properly issued on probable cause signed by a judge.
Answered on May 09th, 2012 at 12:40 PM