QUESTION
Can I still be arrested 5 days after the police have raided my home and did not arrest me?
Asked on Nov 19th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Oklahoma
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5 days ago the police raided my house, and found a large quantity of drugs. Instead of arresting me they want me to give up my source. They came into my home saying they had a search warrant but they never showed anyone a warrant and no list was left of the items they took. They gave me 5 days to decide. Since no search warrant was shown and no one signed anything and no list of what was taken was left, can I still be arrested now 5 days later? I was not arrested the day they raided the house. I never left my house, was not booked or anything. Is there a chance they could still arrest me even though they didn't show anyone a search warrant and did not arrest anyone?
5 ANSWERS
John J. Carney
You should not have talked to the police. You should have retained a good criminal lawyer immediately and let him handle the matter. You can still be arrested if they found drugs. They do not have to show you a warrant. Do not try to negotiate a deal with the police without a lawyer.
Answered on Dec 03rd, 2013 at 10:35 AM
You need to hire a lawyer before you forget you have the right to remain silent and cop yourself out.
Answered on Nov 22nd, 2013 at 7:46 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
Yes. If they really had a warrant then they could do so. They will have to show the warrant to the defense attorney.
Answered on Nov 22nd, 2013 at 7:08 PM
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You can always be arrested and have charges filed as long as it is within the statute of limitations.
Answered on Nov 20th, 2013 at 6:32 AM
Yes, you can be arrested and charged. What is surprising is you don't seem to have already gone and secured counsel. I can not fathom why you are waiting.
Answered on Nov 20th, 2013 at 6:23 AM