Do they have to leave a note of some kind saying that they had been there or do they let them self in to see if any 1 is home and just not answering the door?
2007-02-07 18:05:20 · 8 answers · asked by SNOW 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
even if its a arrest warrant for a traffic ticket?
2007-02-07 19:51:08 · update #1
Princess Shai has obviously never been a cop. If we have probable cause to believe a person is inside the home and we have an ARREST WARRANT, we can make entry into the home. There is strong case law to allow us to do that. We can try and establish contact, but if you don't answer the door and we have good reason to believe they are in there, we may go in legally.
Sorry it sounds harsh, but a lot of people with warrants for some reason decide to not answer the door when the cops show up. Recurring coincidence? I think not
2007-02-07 18:31:03 · answer #1 · answered by Lt. Dan reborn 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If there is a valid arrest warrant for a person's arrest, Police can enter that person's primary dwelling without a search warrant and in some jurisdictions without probable cause, and they can also enter any other dwelling without a search warrant if they have probable cause to believe that the person is inside.
Probable cause in this scenario is best defined as a set of circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to believe the person was inside.
Police only "have to leave a note" after executing a search warrant. The Police leave a copy of the search warrant, along with a list of the item(s) seized.
2007-02-08 03:32:00 · answer #2 · answered by sandsunsurf 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The way things have changed today the answer is they will break down your door because they can always come up with a probable cause.
2007-02-08 03:44:56 · answer #3 · answered by TonyDphilosophy 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
They are supposed to have a warrant (permission from a judge) and in order to get that they must have probable cause (proof or knowledge) or permission from someone inside.
often they make code words for the day that redefines what a word means IE. "no" means come on in or he's not here means you have permission to come in.
This is clearly stated in the Bill of the Rights.
2007-02-08 02:16:35 · answer #4 · answered by Robert F 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
They can enter your house, or break down your door
if they have a warrant for you, they do not need to leave
a note, they can arrest you at work as well.......................
THE Police are entitled to enter your house, if you are
hiding in there and lying about it they can remove your
door and come in and get you............................................
IT is easier to own up and come forward rather than wait
for them to come to you.....................................................
2007-02-08 04:28:46 · answer #5 · answered by gorglin 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Come off the snow and ask in English that is understandable
2007-02-08 02:41:46 · answer #6 · answered by Murray H 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no they cannot enter unless they have a search warrant.
2007-02-08 02:09:35 · answer #7 · answered by Princess Shai 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
they can & will break down your door
2007-02-08 02:08:31 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋