Can the police hold your property if your criminal case has not been filed?
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Can the police hold your property if your criminal case has not been filed?
Asked on December 21, 2011 under Criminal Law, Arizona
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Yes, law enforcement can hold the personal property of a person as "evidence" concerning the investigation of a crime pending possible criminal charges being filed in the near future.
People who are victims of crime have their personal property held by law enforcement pending the investigation and trial of a matter. Common examples are when there has been a burglary and stolen items are later recovered in the possession of a person accused of the crime.
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