stan03 said:
Don't I have the right to veiw search making sure it stays within the scope of the warrant?
No, you don't. And they don't have to risk the possibility that you might attack them, distract them, or even destroy evidence in the process.
They actually told me they would have to follow me back to my bedroom and get dressed, then I would have to go SOMEWHERE ELSE and they would call me on my cell phone when search was completed.
This kind of thing is not uncommon. We don't necessarily tell them to go somewhere else, but, we limit the occupant's mobility. Typically the occupant(s) will be asked to remain in one specific room, or, to wait outside or elsewhere. If they are not detained, then they are free to go where they choose as long as it is out of the search area (i.e. off the property).
- Carl