Can 2 houses on conjoining pieces of property be on the same search warrant?
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Can 2 houses on conjoining pieces of property be on the same search warrant?
On the search warrant it had listed our address and description of the house then it listed the trailer next door with the description but not the address.
Asked on December 11, 2011 under Criminal Law, Michigan
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Two separate living units on adjoining properties can be listed on a search warrant. The issue is whether the search warrant is supported with an adequate affidavit or affidavits to establish probable cause and exigent circumstances to justify its issuance and if the search warrant that was issued is sufficiently detailed in its description for the search of the places stated.
If your property was subject to the search warrant and items were recovered by law enforcement that could lead to your arrest, I recommend that you retain a criminal defense attorney to assist you sooner rather than later.
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