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In most cases, yes. Since the evidence of a crime is at risk (like burning?) there exists exigent circumstance and the requirement for a search warrant would probably not apply.
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Can a police officer enter and inspect your property if garage door is open and gate is unlocked?
No. Unless you prove to be doing suspisious behaivor or your house smells like dank they have to have a warrent of some kind.
Can a police officer enter your home without a warrant if he smells pot in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, a police officer generally cannot enter your home without a warrant based solely on the smell of marijuana. However, there are exceptions such as if the officer believes there is an immediate risk to someone's safety or if there are exigent circumstances. It is advisable to consult with a lawyer if you have concerns about a specific situation.
What are the benefits to a police officer and the case if an arrest is made under the authority of a warrant?
a police officer with a warrant has the legal power to enter a home without the permission of the homeowner of tenant and seize any and all possible evidence or illegal drugs etc. example: marijuana, crack cocaine, unlicenced arms, murder weapons.
Can a police officer enter and inspect your property if your garage door is open and the gate is unlocked?
no
Must you be a former police officer to enter the FBI as agent?
No. It requires no back round on forces
Can a officer enter a residence by the smell of marijuana Can an officer detain a guess in a apartment without a search from the smell of marijuana?
* Police can obtain a search warrant based on the smell, and they can prevent people from coming and going until the warrant is brought to the scene. This is not done often. In most jurisdictions, the smell is enough for an investigative detention of a person. Some jurisdictions permit the entry to the next room (based on the smell) if the police were already in the house. * Yes. As far as I know, it is legal to execute a search of the property based on the plain "sight" clause. The smell of marijuana is probable cause to search the property. A search warrant is not needed, nor will any police officer attempt to procure a search warrant based on the smell of weed. It takes a lot more than the smell of weed to get a search warrant. The answer to your second question is: No. A police officer cannot detain anyone just for smelling like marijuana. Smelling like pot isn't illegal, only having it is.
Can a police officer enter your house without permission and without a warrant if you were asleep and didn't answer your door could they jsut walk in?
no no
Can a police officer come on private property?
I think they can walk the premises but i don't think they can enter your home without a warrant.
How old are most police officers when the decide to join?
Most police officers decide to enter the academy between the ages of 21-25. In most cases, a police officer must be a citizen of the United States.
Who or what might enter a house without using the front door?
burglar pet santa claus kid/teen police officer
If a police officer called out to a home due to loud music complaint do they have any legal right to enter your home if you say no?
yes
Does a police officer need a search warrant to come onto your property?
A police officer needs a search warrant signed by a judge to search your property for evidence. The officer does not need a search warrant to come onto your property if he has reasonable grounds to think a crime is in progress or if the officer is in pursuit of a suspect.
