If law enforcement officials ask to search my home or office, do I have to let them?
If law enforcement officials ask to search my home or office, do I have to let them?
If law enforcement comes to you either your house or your office asking to search either one you do not have to let them. You do not have to give them what we call consent to search your house or office. If they have a warrant then obviously you have to let them in to comply with the warrant. But, if they’re simply asking you and you’re not sure what to do my advice is don’t consent, consult with a criminal defense attorney, or any attorney, to get some advice but definitely a seasoned criminal defense attorney can help you and guide you through that but you do not have to consent. And my advice would be not to consent.
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James P. Whalen
James P. Whalen is the managing attorney and founder of Whalen Law Office, a Texas criminal defense firm offering personalized legal representation for various federal criminal charges. With a commitment to providing comfort and guidance during challenging times, Mr. Whalen serves as both an attorney and counselor to his clients, helping them navigate their cases while striving to restore normalcy to their lives.
In an inherently unbalanced criminal justice system, Mr. Whalen takes on cases with unwavering dedication. With decades of legal experience, he offers representation across various criminal charges, including white-collar crimes, violent crimes, drug charges, and more. Mr. Whalen’s numerous accolades, including Super Lawyer recognition and board certification in Criminal Appellate Law and Criminal Law, reflect his unwavering commitment to ethical and high-quality legal representation.