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An officer can conduct a search or seizure without a warrant if there is probably cause to believe a crime in being committed.

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Consider the following scenario. The police believe you have stolen items and hidden them in your house. They decide to raid your house to see if any of the stolen items are there. What right could yo?

You have the right to refuse entry to the police without a search warrant. If they have a warrant, you have the right to demand that they show it to you before allowing them to enter. You also have the right to remain silent and seek legal advice during the process.


Can a police officer get a key and enter your apartment while your sleeping?

In general, a police officer would need a warrant to enter your apartment while you are sleeping, unless there is an emergency situation like hearing someone in distress inside. It's important to know your rights and ask to see the warrant if an officer wants to enter your home.


What is a mincy warrant?

a mincy warrant: Ohio v. mincy 2007 evidence introduced in a criminal trial against a defendent without notifying the defense beforehand is inadmissible (surprise evidence) a mincey warrant: mincey v. Arizona 1978 evidence obtained in an extented search not necessary to prevent harm, injury etc. is inadmissible without first having obtained a warrant. when police suspect i crime in process or injured person(s) need help inside a locked house e.g., the entry and obtained evidence are legal. any further evidence , obtained through an extended search, not warranted to protect or save a persons life or safety and/or not related to the original crime if one was committed, is not admissable.


Can a mailman enter my garage without permission?

Mailmen have a legal authority to trespass upon private property to deliver mail - in accordance with Federal Law. However, they do not have the authority to enter any structure, that is Breaking-and-entering. More-so, no person has the authority to enter a structure without a warrant or exigent circumstances.


Exigent circumstance in the crininal code of Canada?

Section 529.3 of the Criminal Code of Canada allows warrantless entry into a dwelling house if an officer: a) has reasonable grounds to SUSPECT entry is necessary to prevent imminent harm or death to any one or b) has reasonable grounds to BELIEVE evidence relating to an indictable offence is present in the dwelling house and entry is necessary to prevent the imminent loss or destruction of the evidence.

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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


If yr not at home can police enter a house without a search warrant?

Enter for what? To do what? For what reason? Question is too broad to answer. You need to state more specifics. no they cant enter your house without your permission unless they have a warrant


Can police enter a third parties home during hot pursuit without a warrant?

Yes! Police can enter a third parties home without a warrent when in pursuit of a suspect.


Could the police enter a home with key if no one home?

For the police to enter your home without you permission they need a warrant to do so from a judge/court. Or, they need probably cause to believe an emergency or crime is in progress, at least in the U.S.


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.


In Texas can police enter a residence with misdemeanor arrest warrant when they are denied admission?

Police with an arrest warrant can enter the home of the person named in the warrant if they have reasonable grounds to believe he is on the premises. They can search the premises in any place the accused person would be able to hide (they couldn't for example, look in the drawers of a nightstand, because no one could hide there). Police have to get a search warrant to enter the house of a person other than the one named in the arrest warrant.


Can the police go into home with out a warrant?

It depends on what jurisdiction you are in. In many jurisdictions, police are legally permitted to enter a premises whenever they have "probable cause" or "reasonable cause" to suspect that there is an illegal activity in progress (for example, if they could hear someone being attacked). Some laws also may allow police to enter a house without a warrant if they are in the course of investigating a specific crime.


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.


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.


Can the police enter onto private business property without the permission of the owner in Arizona?

The police cannot enter onto private business property without the owner's permission in Arizona. They must obtain a warrant to do so, if they do not receive permission.


Can police enter a house with out warrant?

Not unless they have a valid reason, like if they can see something suspicious without searching the house yet.


When can police enter a private home without a warrant in New Zealand?

In New Zealand, police can enter a private home without a warrant in certain circumstances, such as when they are in hot pursuit of a suspect who is fleeing from arrest, or if they believe that someone inside is in immediate danger or that evidence is being destroyed. Additionally, they may enter a property in emergencies, such as to prevent a serious crime or to assist someone in need. In all cases, the police must have reasonable grounds for their actions.