2007-12-08 07:19:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The Constitution protects you from unreasonable searches.
If they feel you were doing something that required a quick entry so you could not destroy the evidence or get a gun, and they had a warrant, they can do a rapid entry. That includes breaking down your door.
On the other hand, if they were investigating something simple, like a hit and run accident and they wanted to examine your car, it would not be reasonable to knock down your door as you certainly would not have the car inside the living area of the house nor would you be to get rid of the car in a hurry. If they did, you could claim that was an unreasonable search and sue them in court for damages.
2007-12-08 08:01:21 · answer #1 · answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If the police knocked down your door, there was a reason for it. Like you were being arrested and wouldn't let them in.
2007-12-08 07:27:42 · answer #2 · answered by StressedLawStudent 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Knocking down the door when unnecessary can be charged to the Police Foce for repair and damages.
2007-12-08 07:25:34 · answer #3 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on why the door was knocked down. If it was because you refused to let them in, no they don't have to pay for it. You do. However, if it was knocked down through reckless or negligent behavior they may have to pay for it.
2007-12-08 07:24:43 · answer #4 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'll wager and say no. as long because it is the suitable handle. I observed on law enforcement officers one time this cop bashed this window in on a house he concept replaced into on hearth. nicely, it replaced into the incorrect domicile, the subsequent door domicile replaced into the single on hearth. I wager the police paid to restoration that woman's domicile windows.
2016-11-14 02:35:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the circumstances.
When serving a warrant? probably not.
If they kicked down your door because they had a warrant for your NEIGHBOR's house? Absolutely.
2007-12-08 07:31:41 · answer #6 · answered by Bob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because destroying your property is a "taking" without notice and an opportunity to be heard. Constitutionally, they have to pay.
2007-12-08 07:27:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, unless they passed a law requiring them to pay. Many governments have such laws.
2007-12-08 07:24:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they'd better have a warrant or be prepared to be treated as common criminals...we're allowed to shoot home invaders in Texas
2007-12-08 07:27:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't think so, but if you're not guilty of a crime I think they should.
2007-12-08 07:23:13 · answer #10 · answered by Freethinker 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋