Does police need a warrant to search seize evidence from a person’s residence when they’re on parole.
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Does police need a warrant to search seize evidence from a person’s residence when they’re on parole.
PO entered, found drugs in basement, had police make an arrest. Parolee signed a
document stating that his PO can search his person or residence at anytime.
No warrant for the police seizure of evidence. State of PA.
Asked on February 18, 2017 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
The parole had signed a document allowing a search at any time; the P.O. therefore validly search and found the drugs. Since the P.O.'s search was legal, it could then be the basis for the police to enter, search, and seize evidence.
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