it wouldnt let me type the whole question so i'll write it here. say there's no loud music it's being called as a tip can the cops legally do anything?
2006-12-13 13:52:28 · 21 answers · asked by :] : 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Yes. They can knock on the door.
If someone underage answers the door, they can ask to speak to an adult.
If there is no adult there, the police then have probable cause to enter the house. If they find underage drinkers there, they can take them all in custody until they can locate a parent or guardian.
2006-12-13 13:57:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Back when i was about 19 I went to a party hosted by a friend of a friend. The home owner was 23 and I don't think there was anyone there younger than myself. Everyone was drinking. The neighbors called the cops and when they came to the door a minor opened the door, the officer simply asked if he could come in and the kid said sure. (Probably scared) At any rate the police confiscated all the alcohol and told us there was to be no more drinking or reports from the neighbors or they would come back with enough vans to take us all in.
I don't know how the night ended because after an hour of sobering up I went home. That was enough for me.
When I got older I became more aware of the physical dangers of underage drinking. It really is just not a good idea. It is never worth it in the end.
2006-12-13 14:07:51 · answer #2 · answered by Gigit 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Here is what my own experiences in law-enforcement have been:
If the resident of the house is NOT a minor AND answers the door, the police can ask to come in, HOWEVER, I do not believe they can just go in at that point without a warrant or unless the resident/homeowner gives them permission. So...If I I am throwing the party...am over 21..and have underage drinkers...I make sure I am answering the door at all costs...and if I say NO..they are not entering, then they are not just going to enter. And chances of a warrant..well, I've never seen a warrant being sought in a case like that. I've seen them tell the party to quiet it down and if they are called back, more could happen (tickets, etc for noise and whatever).
If someone (even if they are NOT a minor) answers the door, they can go in to FIND the home-owner/resident and what they see in that process, well.....anything goes.
Moral of the story, I mentioned above: If you have a party of underage drinkers and you are not a minor, you CLEARLY instruct your guests to not answer the door under any circumstances...that is YOUR job.
And just to correct poster #1....it doesn't have to be a minor that answers the door....it can be ANYONE who isn't a resident that answers the door. I
2006-12-13 14:44:24 · answer #3 · answered by retrowfmk 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They have the right to come in if they see underage people drinking. It is a crime and they have the right to investigate it. They have to investigate all calls that come into 911 no matter what it is. If you were drinking where the cops could see you from an open door or window they have the right to do something. If your parents are home you have control over who enters the house, but like I said if they see a crime being committed they have the right to investigate.
2006-12-13 14:23:08 · answer #4 · answered by silentevil92684 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can only tell you from my own experience. My kids had a party at my house. When I caught them I had collected all the keys and told them that they were going to have to spend the night. I went outside to call husband, when I walked back in the cops were in my house. They said that someone had called about people being loud. They said the door was open, but my kids said it wasn't. They came in put my son in handcuffs because they found pot. Then they brought the dogs in to search my house. My son got 1 year probation. I was also arrested for giving the kids alcohol. I hired a lawyer and my charges were dropped. They will ask you to allow them to search the house. If you say no then they will call a judge and get a search warrant. That's what they told me.
2006-12-13 14:05:12 · answer #5 · answered by Karen B 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, teenagers are going to drink, it's probably safer for them that you just leave them be because they will just end up on the streets drinking if the party gets shut down. If they are getting too noisy just give the house a ring and ask them to quieten down and if they continue to cause problem then maybe look into ringing the police
2016-05-23 22:55:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are by duty to investigate the complaint. As far as drinking. Your not an adult, under 18 and drinking(21). You don't have any rights to say who comes into the house, as your a minor and your parents are the responsible person(s), not you. As a minor you, and all your buddies would be taken to the police station and the parents/guardians would be called. The juveniles would be realeased to them. The report would then be turned over to the Juvenile department for further action.
2006-12-13 14:25:55 · answer #7 · answered by hoosiernumber1daddy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh yeah they can go in if they think they have good reason. In the local paper this week was a whole list of tickets for underage drinking and two people who went directly to jail beause they were over legal age. Must of thought they were the suppliers or anyhow got accussed of it.
2006-12-13 14:06:22 · answer #8 · answered by La-z Ike 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the police can come in your house because they already have probable cause due to the complaint they received. best advice don't want the cops dont underage drink. it isn't worth it
2006-12-13 17:27:27 · answer #9 · answered by faith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can wait for the parents to arrive, or call the judge and wait for a search warrant to be issued. Even if it was a tip off, the cops have probable cause.
2006-12-13 14:26:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋