Can police detectives come over to your house and ask questions with out giving you a reason?

thylawyer

Not only can they, but often they cannot tell you the reason, since it involves a matter under investigation. They would violate a possible suspect's right to privscy. especially if the suspect was ruled out later.

Ricky T

Yes, but you don't have to answer.

greencreeper

Of course they can. Police have not only a right but a responsibility to investigate crimes. No permission is needed to ask people questions.

donie_b49

Yes police can ask anyone anything at anytime

You have the right to refuse to speak to them about anything

emperor.shane

Yes they can. The police may come to your front door and knock, but they cannot enter your premises without your permission or a warrant.

Judge Dredd

Yes they can. As a matter of fact it's part of their job. There is no law or U.S. Supreme Court ruling that would prohibit them from doing anything that you would describe.

n0witrytobeamused

They can ask, but you don't have to answer. But if you don't, they'll get a warrant and then you will have to answer and let them search your house. If you're innocent, you're almost always better off helping out.

Your mother, however, can ask you questions and demand answers anytime she wants!

Ringer

Yes it's called investigating. You don't have to let them in, but they will just get a warrant and the fun begins. So I would talk to them unless you have something to hide.

Anonymous

Sure they can, and so can you (provided that you're living in a democratic society).

Say that you will not answer there questions if you don't give an explanation.

*****

Yes they can, if it is part of an investigation they are handling.

Nightrider

Yes, they can come over to your house. If you have nothing to hide what are you concerned about?
It is called questioning a suspect.

If they have reason to suspect someone, and they approach that person they do not have to give a reason as to why.

But, you can refuse to answer. Aha, there lies the law on your side.

You are confusing this issue with search and seizure without a warrant. That, they cannot do, suspicion or no suspicion. A warrant must be there then you have to get out of their way. They can do what they are supposed to do, i.e., to search, seize and they can even seal the place.

Avaria

yes they have no obligation to explain to you why they are asking questions but you do have a right to not answer and plead the fifth

Yes, they can ask questions and they don't owe you an explanation....

You have the right to refuse to answer questions....then they have the right to serve you with a subpeona to appear in court where you will be questioned and have to answer.

So, why would you NOT want to talk to them in the first place - if you have nothing to hide?

Garacaius

They can ask anything they want to without telling you why. You can ask them why. You also can decline to make any comments. You do not even have to talk to them.

Java Jive

you dont have to answer and you dont have to let them in. its your right. unless a court forces you to

Princess K!

yes but it is your choise to let them in unless the have a warrant.

Mermaid500

Everyone seems to be saying they don't have to tell you but if it's bothering you that much, call the police dept. and ask to speak to the watch commander. He/she is the person in charge of the officers on duty.

Tom W

Well they must not have known you were Christians because we all know that Christians never lie. What a knuckle head thing to say. If you are innocent why not answer some questions so that they do not suspect your anymore. Also I can see that you are very lame when it comes to your brother's guilt or innocence and that is who they really are looking at, isn't it. I don't fear the police and have answered questions from them at different times in my life. And they didn't even know what my religion was.

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