What Do I Do If The Police Come To My House?

So you are at home and all of the sudden you hear “Knock Knock Knock…Police! Open the door!” What do you do?

There are a few things that you can do, following the police arriving at your door, to make the best of the current situation.

Officers Are At Your Door.

  • Answer the door… No running… No flushing of the toilets… And absolutely no suspicious movements.
  • Comply with the police and be sure to be polite, this can only help the situation.
  • Ask to see the search warrant, if they have one, be sure to read the entire warrant.
  • If they do not have a warrant, DO NOT LET THEM ENTER YOUR HOME!!!
  • They may not enter without a warrant unless you invite them in or they see probable cause in plain sight.
  • Beware of the officers sneaking a peak behind you!
  • If they do have a warrant, do not resist or obstruct them from searching your home.
  • If during the search items are removed from your house, request a Property List
  • DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS… DEMAND THAT YOU SPEAK WITH YOUR LAWYER.

If You Are Arrested.

  • Do not resist and do not get angry, this will only make matters worse.
  • Undercover police do not have to tell you that they are indeed police.
  • They also do not have to tell you why you are being arrested.
  • DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS… DEMAND THAT YOU SPEAK WITH YOUR LAWYER.
  • First chance you get to make a phone call, remember that all phone calls are recorded.
  • Do not discuss the arrest or any other potentially incriminating evidence.
  • Keep the phone call short and simple, under no circumstance should you use “code words”.
  • Remain calm.
  • Don’t talk about your case with inmates or friends.
  • GET A LAWYER!