What does a serch warrent have to have on it for it to be legal?
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What does a serch warrent have to have on it for it to be legal?
Asked on February 20, 2013 under Criminal Law, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Basically an affidavit needs just 3 or 4 elements: probable cause, signature of the judge, description of the premises and/or person to be searched (including vehicles) and a definition of the area to be searched.
For a more detailed explaination go to:
https://criminal-law.freeadvice.com/criminal-law/arrests_and_searches/warrant-requirements.htm
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