You are an officer with the drug task force. You and three other officers have been assigned to serve a search warrant regarding a stolen 50-inch plasma television set. You serves the search warrant and walks into the residence with the three officers. Sitting on the coffee table is a variety of narcotics, both prescription and illegal. What are your options at this time?
During the search, one officer opened a kitchen cabinet and found a kilogram of cocaine. Can you take this as evidence and arrest the residents? Why or why not? What would be the next step in this process?
What does Louisiana law say about the requirements of arrest warrants. Be sure to reference and use citations in your material.