The Providence police came to my house looking for the guy on the 3rd floor,they wanted to cut through my apartment to catch him,I cooperated with them because I didn't want ot get hit over the head with the night stick.
2007-12-21 05:06:44 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
no unless u let them in
2007-12-21 05:14:21 · answer #1 · answered by eyok001 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-10 04:13:01 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm assuming they found something unlawful, or you does not be worked up over or in worry approximately what they found. in the event that they have "life like reason" they are in a position to head into the premises. Doing an entire seek? no longer till they have reason to have faith there is somebody else there in threat, or who could positioned them in threat, or in the event that they see specific products that are seen to be in "easy sight." in any different case, in the event that they do an quite seek of the area, this is invalid and not using a seek warrant. i'm guessing there is lots you're preserving decrease back in asking this. it quite is nearly pointless, because of the fact any answer you get from right here contains no weight with regulation enforcement or the courts.
2016-11-04 05:33:14 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically, if a cop has probable cause they can enter. Generally, Probable cause refers to having direct sensory experiences of a crime in progress. So if they smell marijuana, see something through an open window, etc they can enter. Of course things vary location to location, but this is generally the rule. Similarly, if a cop asks you if he can search (or look around in) you car, you have the right to say no. If they had probable cause - they would not ask. When asked if you are hiding something, you can simply respond with, no I am a good American, I vote and similar to voting, I believe it is my responsibility to use my rights. Anything less would be unamerican.
2007-12-23 03:11:48 · answer #4 · answered by drdavidcamp 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cooperation with helping the police find a criminal is one thing. I would let them in under those circumstances too. However, if they are there to search for evidence against you then they need a warrant.
2007-12-21 05:09:21 · answer #5 · answered by meltzie 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
By certain laws police officers can force their way in your apartment only and only if: the offender is committing a crime and the police saw him going into your apartment, or they have reason to believe they saw him in your apartment. But they can't enter your apartment whenever they feel like it without actually seeing somebody go in.
2007-12-21 05:15:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you honestly think they had the time to get a warrant if all they were doing was "cutting through" your apartment to get to someone.... That doesn't need a search warren seeing as how they warrant SEARCHING through your stuff. You had nothing to do with that particular case...
2007-12-21 05:15:25 · answer #7 · answered by Steph 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
good thinking to cooperate with the man. I believe with the homeland security thing they can do what they have to. But location is everything concerning where you reside. Learn that, and less crap will come to your door step. Like I always tell my kids, the police are our friends.
2007-12-21 05:28:25 · answer #8 · answered by kim 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In this case, yes. They were in pursuit of a criminal and can take measures anyway they can to catch them..To simply search because they suspect your involvement in a crime that has been committed, they need a warrant.
2007-12-21 05:09:48 · answer #9 · answered by vaar69 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, they have to have a warrant in order to gain entry without your consent.
Kudos to you for doing the right thing, even if it was to avoid a goose-egg on your noggin.
2007-12-21 05:33:31 · answer #10 · answered by Phil M 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
YEah they can come in with out a warrent if they need to pass thru. Why would you not let them in to catch a bad guy. Only a doofus wouldn't help.
I am sure if you said no they would get thru anyway.
2007-12-21 05:11:46 · answer #11 · answered by LadyAmerican 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋