How to Get Probable Cause Warrants
- 1). Locate evidence that would indicate a location needs to be searched or a person needs to be arrested for a previous crime. The evidence collected has to be of a legal nature, meaning you can't search anything or anybody illegally yourself because any evidence collected would be inadmissible in court.
- 2). Talk to potential witnesses who can verify a person committed a crime or somehow assisted with the committing of a crime. Credible witness statements are very useful in obtaining warrants. Witnesses who have ulterior motives or who were under the influence of drugs or alcohol when witnessing the event are not usually considered credible in a court of law and will likely not be enough to justify a warrant.
- 3). Consult with a prosecuting attorney if you are able to so you can verify you have enough evidence on-hand to justify a warrant. The attorney could assist you in presenting your evidence to the police.
- 4). Bring your evidence and witnesses to the police department in the jurisdiction where the crime took place and present everything to an officer associated with the case in question. It is ultimately up to the police department to decide if the evidence and witness statements are enough to justify the probable cause needed for a warrant to be issued.
