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If someone puts your address down as there place of residence, but they don't live there and you didn't no, than they violate probation. cops come with/a search warrant for that violator. you let them in to search for her/him. do they have the right to search under mattress and look in head boards of bed. than they find a few things that are illegal can they take those and arrest you. than charge you with/them
This all sounds like something that happened to you. You are asking me "if" the police can do all of that when it already obviously has happened. The general rule, that has been upheld in court time after time, is if the police have a search warrant for a person, that they can look anywhere that a person could hide which includes under a mattress. If there is contraband there and its yours then yes....you can be arrested. Actually you should be asking your attorney these questions and if you don't have one you need to get one.
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Jack Toomey
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Please do not ask me about potential jail sentences that you, your friends, or family might receive in court. There is no way for me to know that. Only a judge could answer a question like that. I am also NOT a probation officer or parole officer so I cannot answer questions that relate to parole or probation. Also please keep in mind that every state has different laws. If you are planning to ask a question about a specific law or criminal charge that pertains to your state only it could be difficult to answer. I also cannot give you legal advice on what to do or what not to do in court. Retired police officer with 26 years experience. Worked in the patrol division as well as over 14 years in the detective bureau. Investigated a wide range of crime such as murder, rape, robbery, theft, fraud, missing persons, and other very sensitive crimes. I am available to answer your questions about criminal law and especially as it applies to police work. I taught at the police academy for several years and am especially knowledgeable about search and seizure. Any question about criminal law is welcome! Please don't ask me to do your homework or ask me questions that obviously come from your teachers or professors. I also do not do online interviews or surveys. Young people need to gain face to face interviewing skills. Local police officers usually are very agreeable to assist in these assignments.
Experience
I am a retired police officer with 26 years experience. I investigated almost every type of crime including murder, rape, theft, missing persons, fraud, and domestic abuse. I am very knowledgeable about search and seizure and taught at the police academy for several years on a variety of subjects. I can answer questions that a lot of attorneys cannot since they do not have "street experience".
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science degree in Criminolgy from the University of Maryland.
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