Came home today and there were 3 messages on my machine, from the sheriff. It said you have 2 minutes to secure your dogs because we're coming in. My son has a bench warrent for non-support. He isn't here however he uses my address. Please don't give me any smart answers. I'm very upset because he was in an auto accident over the wk. end and needs follow up treatment and I don't know where he is. Can the sheriff break down my door? Thanks
2006-08-21 08:14:34 · 10 answers · asked by MaryFran 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Calm down now! Yes, if they have a warrant they can come in and look for him, but that is all. Just tell them you don't know where he is and haven't talked to him in a few weeks or whatever.
2006-08-21 08:23:09 · answer #1 · answered by Okkieneko 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the sheriff has the right and obligation to serve the bench warrant
id suggest you open the door secure the dogs and tell them your son is not here dont get yourself in hotter water
2006-08-21 15:22:43 · answer #2 · answered by titanbooboo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can but I don't think they will. What they will most likely do is
suspend his drivers license and any other state licenses he might have. If they find the deadbeat they'll toss him in jail and make him appear before the judge. He'll get what he deserves at that point.
If you know where the deadbeat is turn him in or else you can be arrested for hiding him. He's the father and he MUST pay.
2006-08-21 15:23:06 · answer #3 · answered by N3WJL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u should just answer the door and explain the situation that hes not there if they think hes there with the right warrant they can break down the door but i think they have to have a search warrant for that at least they do unless they feel endangered in sc
2006-08-21 15:24:34 · answer #4 · answered by stormyblythe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea the sherriff can do whatever ..if your son is using your address you might wanna tell him to pay his support so the sherriff has no reason to come to your house ...
its kinda funny how they would leave you a message on your machine to secure your dogs though ... if you werent home i would call and make a complaint about that part and let them know he isnt staying with you and maybe they will look other places
2006-08-21 15:23:23 · answer #5 · answered by ptmamas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well let them in and look. make them happy if they have a warrent they can. But just call them and talk to them he has to take care of his problem thats for sure. may as well get er done. they are calling you to let you know instead of bashing in your door arent they
2006-08-21 15:23:12 · answer #6 · answered by mike L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Police are NOT legally allowed to enter your home without a search warrant unless you give them direct permission to.
2006-08-21 15:22:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course the sheriff can and if you were to know where he was and didn't tell them you could get into alot of trouble yourself.
2006-08-21 15:23:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately...yes...they can break down the door. I would call them and advise them of his whereabouts if you want to avoid this situation.
2006-08-21 15:21:20 · answer #9 · answered by Mommy of 2 Boys 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely,tell the sheriff where he is
2006-08-21 15:22:01 · answer #10 · answered by b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋