Q: Can you copy court orders for search and seizure
What should a court order for search and seizure entail.also if it statesc1 day for night search must it be enacted that night.does copschave right to forcefully take your personal keys and is a locksmith required.i had documents stolen and not handed over to signing judge.and broken furniture and car stereo face plate stolen.
A:
If you were arrested as a result of the Search due to items seized, you need to retain an experienced criminal defense attorney near the Courthouse you are ordered to appear in.
If a Search Warrant allows it to be served "Day or Night" it can be executed at any time of the day. Most SWs only allow for daytime service.
If the Warrant includes "sages" then they can either take your keys or call a locksmith. Hopefully you did not "consent" to anything being opened that wasn't listed in the Warrant.
Your attorney will get the Affidavit in Support of the Search Warrant to see why they targeted you.
If no contraband was recovered and no arrest you may have a Civil lawsuit against the police.
In any event, go see a lawyer tomorrow as these cases are very fact driven and it is best to meet face to face. Most of us offer free initial consultations.
Good luck!
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