When can police officers search a Greensboro residence?
The first and most common time is when they have consent, or permission, from an occupant to do so. Search warrants, which must be obtained from a judicial official, may be used, but usually after an investigation has already begun.
Greensboro defense attorneys often see police officers justify searches based on “immediacy,” such as a need to protect a victim, seize weapons, or even “make a protective sweep” of the premises. These searches are often challenged, as they are suppose to be limited in scope.
If you feel your home or vehicle has been unjustly searched, contact the Greensboro’s best trial lawyers, Garrett, Walker, Aycoth and Olson, at 336-379-0539. We are here to help!