my boyfrined went to jail because they found a small amount of drygs in my pusre he took the charge.but they never had a search warrant or anything? someone told me they could get the charges dropped bc there was no search warrant. is this true?
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Why are you carrying around drugs in your purse while hanging out with a guy on parole?\n\nThey have every right to search your purse in his house (because he's on parole), in a public place, or in a vehicle.
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I'm thinking your question doesn't make any sense.\n\nPeople aren't "issued" search warrants.  \n\nA judge issues a search warrant that commands law enforcement officers to go someplace and search for some thing(s), and bring that thing to court.\n\nSo asking how long the police have to issue a citation after a search warrant is issued is a little like asking if you want fries with your oil change...the two just don't go hand in hand.\n\nWait....\n\nMaybe I just figured out what you want to know:\n\nYour friend's property was searched by way of a search warrant.  Now he/she wants to know how long the police have to take some kind of enforcement action against your friend?\n\nIt will depend on the statute of limitations for whatever crimes the police discovered as a result of the search.  It's also possible nothing will ever happen, if there isn't enough evidence to charge your friend with a crime.\n\nGood for you for including the state you're asking about.
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Each county and state agency has their own code, so you will have to be more specific.  But to the only one charge listed, it is quite possible that there is only one charge.  Police often drop charges as they are un-merited and really only designed to "scare" the prisoner into a plea as opposed to a court hearing, which is costly.  But the accused does need to get legal counsel and I would absolutely advise against ANY admissions of guilt, UNTIL I spoke with a lawyer and even then make sure the lawyer does their job and not just file a guilty or no contest verdict in the interest of expediting the matter.  A good many people are in jail simply because they were "scared" into signing confessions.  There is a due process, I strongly suggest you use it.  Even if it means staying in jail a while longer.  Good luck.\n\nPeace.
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There has to be probably cause to raid the house.  If an officer observes and illegal act through a window he can enter without a warrant.  If he only suspects illegal activity but has no patent proof he cannot enter the residence.\n\nOhio recently had a case that changed our law.  Under old rules if there were multiple leasees and one agreed to a search it was okay to search.  Now everyone must agree to the search, if one says no then the search is illegal.
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Sounds like your friend may go back to prison.  If he has not paid his probation fees, then more than likely he was not reporting.  If that is the case, then his probation will probably be revoked.  By the way, it does not appear as if this person is interested in getting his life together, so in my opinion, he probably does need to go back to prison.
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My husband is a deputy sheriff in a Florida county and this is what he said:  The person who is in possession of the drugs will be the one arrested.  However if the person that has possession of the drugs denies it being his and if "you" are the registered owner of the vehicle then both of you will be arrested.  At that point it would be up to the courts to sort out.  He says it happens quite a bit.  Usually one cops to it after they are both arrested.  He said that police aren't inclined to believe either one.  So if no one admits..They both go!
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Of course you have a right to know why. If I was in your situation, I would call the office of the prosecutor who issued to warrant. Inform them who you are, ask why there is a warrant out for your arrest, and arrange a time for you to turn yourself in. It may be something as simple as an unpaid ticket, then they will just want their money and will probably let you go, if it's something more serious, you can decide whether you need to bring a lawyer with you (which you should if they are arresting you). It will look good to the judge if you are willing to face the charges rather then them having to look for you, besides, I wouldn't want a warrant for my arrest hanging over my head. Good luck.
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Unless he can show that your husband should have known the person would steal the paperwork(that'd be tough to prove), took the paperwork or misplaced the paperwork there's nothing that can be done.  Since he contacted the police there's a report to back him up.  Also in order to sue he'd have to show how he lost money because of the missing paperwork.  If all that happened was he got a slap on the hand from someone there's nothing for him to collect on.  \n\nNow my question is what were the "items" you found in the closet?  Was this the paperwork?  Was it items of value?
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I just dealt with a case like this where an individual was told not to call on go near another person, they filled an order of protection and he ws not present.  He didn't even know it existed.  It was his own mother and step dad.  They lured him to the apartment complex by telling his aunt that his property was on the stoop.  He picked it up.  The next day he was just walking down the street and was picked up by police based on a description and arrested for violation a restraining order, fined and arrested.  I got him released ROR argueing the same points as some of your answers listed above but the short of it is he is going to county lock up if he doesn't beat the charge.  lawyers fees are expensive.  he can now only afford a public defender and they are way over worked, under paid and not to bright, I would expect probation or 30 days incarceration at county lock up and if you are not careful you will receive the same.  After the hearing the constable or someone will make one attempt to serve you and that is it.  You need to obey the order or face arrest.  Unless you have unlimited money for attorneys fee you shouldn't fight it.  Or you might be using the public pretenders office.  Work this out through a third party and be apologetic and humble.  Get this order dropped or you will run into this person and do some time.  This case was in Upstate NY but the laws are very common throughout the US and some places might add stalking.  Big jail time!  watch your step, the law is on the filers side, file a counter order asap.
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If you are capable of pursuing this legally, you absolutely should to save others from what happened to you.   Based upon what you have already stated, there is probably enough for the police to obtain a search warrant and if there is evidence in the home (and there likely is) to prosecute him and put him in jail.  You may have to testify about what happened.  Other girls may come forward.  It will not be easy, but it will really help you and the other victims as well as helping many other girls that you don't even know about.  Be brave!
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Not sure what your question means, but...\n\nGenerally there is no punishment for individual officers conducting an illegal search.  However, under the 4th and 14th amendments to the U.S. Constitution, any evidence arising from an illegal search cannot be used in court against the individual whose rights were violated (i.e. the person whose property was searched).  It is a fundamental principle in criminal law called the Exclusionary Rule.  It indirectly punishes and deters unreasonable searches.
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Because this person did not have a FOID (Firearm owners Identifcation card)could be the only reason this would be a federal charge, however the Foid card is state issued, so it may not fall under federal jurisdiction.  The possession thing is truly a serious charge for a convicted felon, plus the firearm will be deemed stolen property w/o a serial number.  These charges will assure your friend some serious prison time.
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If he has never been in trouble before he'll likely receive probation.  Florida works on a point system.  The more points, the more time.  Too, if he elects to stay in jail pending his trial, it is more likely he will receive time served and receive a little probation.
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The problem here is that he lives in your place. It dont matter if it is in your name or not he lives there. When i was served with a warrant at my sisters house it did not matter that i wasnt on the lease what mattered was what was in the house. All 4 of us went to jail even tho my sister and brother in law knew nothing about what was there. Im not sure if this helps you but I thought I would share my experiance. I think you gave yourself the best advice, "get an attorney A.S.A.P."
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Not familiar with a dry ice bomb, but he need a lawyer if they want to charge him with felonies and if he can't afford one the jurisdiction has to provide him one.  The lawyer will give him the best advise, but if the charge is possession and he possessed it then guilt is pretty much assured.  His best bet is to apologize, admit it, and work on a settlement that knocks it down to a misdemeanor as a prank type thing.  DON'T say that without having talked to a lawyer first.
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HI MJ- Unfortunately, the law states that he can be charged, regardless of his state at the time. The only defense would be temporary insanity, but that has not worked in the past for people who were unaware of their actions due to too much alcohol or illegal drugs, so it would not likely be usable in this case either.  What may happen is that he could plead to a lesser charge due to impaired judgment brought on by a combination of a small amount of alcohol in conjunction with a legal benzodiazepene (I assume here that he had this as a prescription, and was not taking it illegally)- However, even that is iffy, because all people given BZDs are strongly warned about taking it with alcohol, and on the bottle itself there are strong warnings.  If he were using the drug illegally, then that pretty much shoots down all defenses.  But, in the end, just because he did not remember, or even know what he was doing, does not mean he will not be held legally accountable-he definitely will...how strongly will depend on his past record, the reason he was using the BZD, and the severity of the crime.  Get a good lawyer and try to plead a lesser charge based on reduced judgment due to ignorance of the drug interaction effect.  I just hope the BZD was a prescription for him.  Good luck, MJ
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at this point few jurisdictions are completely on line.\ni would call the da's office for info.\nthey are familiar with the system and aren't as backed up with cals as the courts.