Monthly Archives: March 2024

DOES A MATCH ON A DNA DATABASE GIVE POLICE PROBABLE CAUSE?

            The answer is yes.  Even a preliminary match with a federal or state DNA database may give police the probable cause they need to get a search warrant for a separate DNA sample from you. This sample may come … Continue reading

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CAN I BE ARRESTED WHEN POLICE EXECUTE A SEARCH WARRANT ON ANOTHER PERSON?

            The answer depends on the circumstances.  If you just happened to be on the premises, the police may not search or detain you.  But if you are sufficiently connected to the warrant’s subject, threatening to attack the officer or … Continue reading

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