Washington, D.C. criminal defense lawyer Nabeel Kibria explains what to do if the police want to search your house. He explains that if police arrive at someone’s door wanting to search their home, the first and only question to ask is whether they have a valid search warrant signed by a judge. If they present a warrant, the individual has the right to read and inspect it to ensure it includes proper dates, signatures, and appears valid. In that situation, he advises contacting an attorney before the search, if possible. However, if the warrant is valid, the police must be allowed to conduct the search. On the other hand, if the officers cannot produce a valid search warrant signed by a judge, the individual is under no obligation to let them inside or allow any part of the home to be searched.