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What examples of probable cause would allow police to enter private home without warrant?
(in India) Police Officer investigating into any offence has authority to make a search, subject to lawful authority. Whenever, the investigating officer has a reason to discover something that may work as useful evidence, and there is probability that that the accused might have utilized the particular thing, while committing the offence, the police officer has every right to so make a search even in a private home.
Another View: (in the US) If the officer(s) receive permission from the person in charge of the premises to do so - if there is contraband lying in 'plain sight' - when in 'hot pursuit' - under emergency circumstances.
What else can I help you with?
Can cops legally trespass on private property?
No, police officers cannot legally trespass on private property without a warrant or probable cause.
When can a police enter a private home without?
If they have probable cause that a crime is taking place inside. No they still have to have a warrant.
Can police legally search your trunk without a warrant or probable cause?
In general, police can search your trunk without a warrant or probable cause if they have your consent or if they believe there is evidence of a crime in the trunk.
Can police legally enter private property without permission?
In general, police need a warrant to enter private property without permission, unless there are specific circumstances such as an emergency or if they have probable cause to believe a crime is being committed.
Most juridictions allow arrest for a felony without a warrant as long as probable cause is established?
Most juridictions allow arrest for a felony without a warrant as long as probable cause for the arrest can be articulated.
Can officers search your car without a warrant if they have probable cause that contraband is present?
yes
What does law enforcement need to obtain a search warrant?
They must provide a judge with probable cause to do a search.
Can a police officer legally approach a parked car without a warrant or probable cause?
Yes, a police officer can legally approach a parked car without a warrant or probable cause as long as they are conducting a routine patrol or have reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.
Can police wait 5 hours at your home for a search warrant?
Yes, and it is very common if there is reasonable suspicion but not probable cause for entry without a warrant.
Can police legally go through a locked gate without a search warrant?
Yes, if they have probable cause.
Do you have to open the door to police officers?
NO NO, but if they do have probable cause, they'll kick the door in. Probable cause does not always involve a piece of paper.............like a warrant. If you lock the door, after they speak to you, you can be charged with obstructing and delaying, if they had probable cause.
What is needed to acquire a house search warrant?
A search cannot be conducted without a warrant, which cannot be obtained without evidence of reasonable suspicion. This reasonable suspicion is often referred to as probable cause.
