in other words, can the police come in without bosse's request ? or warrant ?
2007-10-27 08:23:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Bars and restaurants are public places, and the police can come in anytime, on the same terms the general public can come in while the business is open, without a warrant. They can observe and make arrests based on what they see going on in the open. Depending on jurisdictional rules, they may be allowed to enter any portion of a business at any time, if the business has a liquor license. Again, depending on local rules, the police may or may not be permitted to enter after hours, or to enter private places in the bar/restaurant without a warrant. You could try to exclude the police from a bar or restaurant based on the "it's my business and I can refuse service to anybody I please," but I think that would be a really bad idea.
2007-10-27 08:33:17 · answer #1 · answered by C R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are private in that most are privately owned. However, if the public is freely admitted to come in the door, then the police can come in too and be in any area of the building the public is normally admitted to and at the same times the public is normally admitted to the building. In other words, they can't break down the door after the business closes without a warrant.
2007-10-27 08:43:02 · answer #2 · answered by Dan H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Restaurants and bars are privately owned buildings. The cops would need a warrant to search the place. But the cops can enter because they're open to the public. They can enter to arrest someone or enter if they are called to the scene.
2007-10-27 08:28:24 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are privately owned - but they are licensed by the state for selling/serving alcohol and/or food; as part of that license, they are giving permission to enforcement agencies to enter their facilities.
Health inspectors and police have the right to enter - possibly others... As an example, ABC (dept of Alcohol Beverage Control) in California has the right to enter any facility to enforce the B&P codes relating to alcohol - and they are peace officers.
Calif Deputy
2007-10-27 08:30:02 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are privately owned.
2007-10-27 08:29:37 · answer #5 · answered by amandafofanda66 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its public.
2007-10-27 08:25:57 · answer #6 · answered by Skylar 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋