Georgia Arrest Warrant
How can I be sure law enforcement obeyed all laws when they arrested me? Did they have a warrant? Did they need one? Was there probable cause? These are all vital questions you should find answers to if you were arrested on a warrant. If an arrest was not conducted properly, your entire case may be thrown out. The HTW&W Law Office is committed to ensuring that your rights were protected during the arrest stage. Our experienced criminal defense attorneys will scrutinize the facts surrounding your arrest warrant.
What is an arrest warrant?
Separate from search warrants and bench warrants, arrest warrants are issued by courts to authorize the arrest of a suspect. To acquire an arrest warrant, the courts must prove through a sworn and signed affidavit that a crime was committed by a specific person.
Police are obligated to obtain an arrest warrant before apprehending a suspect who committed a misdemeanor outside of law enforcement’s view. However, an arrest warrant is often not needed for felonies if there is sufficient probable cause.
Law enforcement officers must follow the law and adhere to their protocol when arresting a person. The same holds true when a warrant is issued for a person’s arrest. Police cannot just break through your front door or attack you on the street if you are suspected of committing a crime. Under the 4 th amendment of the Constitution of the United States, all citizens are protected against any illegal search and seizers. This ensures our right to privacy. It’s also why the courts issue arrest warrants instead of just kicking through people’s doors. If you request to see the arrest warrant, police should show this to you.
If you are suspected of committing a crime that did not occur in the sight of police, the courts will issue a warrant for your arrest. This affidavit must detail probable cause that a crime was committed and that you were the offender.
To learn more about arrest warrants and how they may pertain to your case, please contact the HTW&W Law Office today. As the largest and most awarded criminal defense law firm in the state of Georgia, we know how to get results.
