What if the warrant to go into my house wasnt signed by a judge?
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What if the warrant to go into my house wasnt signed by a judge?
They knocked on the door and said maintenance. They then proceeded to barge in. Found things in the house.
Asked on December 18, 2011 under Criminal Law, Maryland
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If there was a search warrant upon your home but it was not signed by a judge then the warrant on its face is invalid and possibly all items recovered in the search that were illegal or could lead to evidence against you could be suppressed.
I suggest that you consult as soon as possible with a criminal defense attorney about the search warrant served upon you for your home and the fact that it was not signed by a judge for its issuance.
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