FAQs, Criminal Defense in Clearwater

Do I have the right to refuse to consent to the search of my home or car?

Yes, unless the officers have a warrant. It is intimidating to be faced with police officers at your door requesting to search your home; however, you have the right to refuse them entry into your home or office if they want to search the premises without a warrant. In many instances, the officers will return with an arrest warrant if they do in fact have enough reason to think that they will find something on the premises. In those cases, you cannot refuse them.

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