How Do Search Warrants Work?
What is the knock and announce rule? Before beginning the search, law enforcement must knock on the door, announce themselves as a police officer, inform the person that they have a search warrant, and give them time to open the door. An officer can force entry into the suspected area if the occupant refuses to open the door. Likewise, they can force entry if no one is home to answer the door. If someone is home, there must be evidence of refusal for law enforcement to force their way in. When can you say no to a search? If there is no warrant issued to search your property, then you can say no. For example, if you got pulled over during a traffic stop and law enforcement asked if they could search your car, you can say no. If an officer arrives at your house and asks to search your property without a warrant, you can say no. They need to have a specific reason to be concerned for their safety to conduct a search, and you have the right to be free of unreasonable searches. If you have any questions about search warrants and their procedure or if you have received a warrant, allow the Law Office of Mark Rosenfeld to assist you! We will be happy to take a look at your case.
A search warrant can be used by law enforcement in different ways to search a person, residence, vehicle, or business suspected of illegal activity. The search warrant also allows police to keep any evidence they found at the site. While they seem like be-all and end-all solutions to obtain an arrest, search warrants can be more complex than you might think. Who authorizes a search warrant? A judge has to issue and sign a warrant, as they are a neutral party who is unbiased when evaluating the circumstances of the investigation. Before signing, the judge must believe someone committed a misdemeanor or felony. They must also believe that evidence is likely to be found at that location. What are the requirements for the police? Law enforcement must have probable cause or reasonable belief that criminal activity has occurred. Some examples that will lead to a search warrant are: • If an item was allegedly stolen and could be on your property • If a stolen item is intended to be used in a crime or used to commit a crime • If an arrest warrant has been issued
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Chicken With Lemon Herb Sauce Andrea’s Kitchen
Healthy eating doesn’t have to be bland with this citrusy chicken!
Ingredients
• 1/3 cup and 2 tbsp olive oil, divided • 4 boneless chicken breasts • 1 clove of garlic, minced • 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped • 1/3 cup mint, chopped • 1 1/2 tsp pepper • 1 lemon, for juice and zest
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Directions
1. Preheat oven to 450 F. 2. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil.
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3. Season chicken with salt and pepper if desired and sear it in the skillet for 3 minutes on each side. Bake chicken until its internal temperature is 165 F. 4. In a blender, add 1/3 cup olive oil, garlic, salt, parsley, mint, pepper, and lemon zest and juice and blend ingredients until coarsely mixed. 5. Top chicken with sauce and serve!
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