When can police enter a private home without a warrant?

• Police have been told by a witness that there is a crime activity taking place inside.

• Police tried to obtain a warrant from a judge but were refused.

• Police have probable cause that a crime is taking place inside.

• The police may never enter a private home without a warrant.

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Gilberto Gillespie

2 March, 12:37

When can police enter a private home without a warrant?

• Police have been told by a witness that there is a crime activity taking place inside.

• Police tried to obtain a warrant from a judge but were refused.

• Police have probable cause that a crime is taking place inside.

• The police may never enter a private home without a warrant.

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Axel Charles · Answer 1

The police are not allowed in without a warrant because of a law only the head on office or a judge can give them a warrant if they go in without a warrant and find nothing, they have searched someones home without permission which can get them sued.