Is there any time the police can enter a household without a search warrant?

mikeysco

The simple answer is yes.

The more exhaustive answer would take pages.

Some of the people who have already answered are very wrong.

Chainsaw

It is called probable cause. If they feel someone's life is in danger. If they feel that evidence is being destroyed. If they feel a crime is being committed at the time.

mastermind242424

If you let them in, they may come in your house without a search warrent, or find valid evidence that an illegal action is taking place. For example, if the police come to the door because your party is too loud, and ask to come in, you can say no and shut the door, and then they must obtain a search warrent. However, if they find a teenager drinking outside your house in your lawn, then they can come in without a search warrent.

lightning14

there are many times that the police can enter your home without a search warrant. Most of them pertain to the belief that a persons life is in jeopardy or that serious injury may occur if they wait for a warrant. Police can also enter to apprehend a known felon who is wanted if they have positive proof that the felon is inside.

Dirty D

They can if you invite them in or let them in. They can also enter if there is probable cause that someone's life is in imminent danger or evidence will be destroyed if they wait for a warrant.

If a police officer claims to have a warrant ask to read it. They are obligated by law to let you read it. Also remember there is no law requiring you to talk to the police.

Unless it's about a traffic accident if a cop says he wants to "ask you a few questions" it's a good bet he's looking for info on someone and that someone may be you. And as Melanie94 pointed out it gives them permission to trash your house to "search for evidence". If they ask tell them: "I have nothing to say." and DO NOT invite them into your house for any reason.

There are no simple questions when it involves the police only wrong answers and they're expecting you to give them. remember talk is cheap but if it involves law enforcement authorities it can cost you or someone close to you dearly.

Norteamericano H

Also, if the police suspect that the owner of the household is dead, they can enter the household to inspect the body.

Tan D

There are few cases, example when there is a crime in progress inside a household; a Police officer saw a criminial run into the house; someone life is in danger inside the house. Of course, if it's just a normal search, the Police will need a search warrant to enter a household, except a Assistant Superintent of Police (ASP) or higher rank officer is present or had given order to do so. In Police contact, they called ASP a walking warrant.

roundandround

exactly what beau t said is correct

KENNY B

Yes. If you are on State or Federal Parole, you have NO search and seizure rights and they can search you and/or your household any time they please

Cuppycakeâ™¥

If they have a warrant for your arrest and you are inside the house they can. Also if they have a complaint about a disturbance in your house they can. They just can't go through your stuff without the search warrant is all.

Ohwhyme?

my husband was stopped near our home for a traffic ticket (NO TAG LIGHT!!- how silly!!) and the police followed him home and asked to come in our house. We said yes and the police then proceded to tear up the whole place (including turning over mattresses!) -! We talked to an attorney and he said the police had no reason to even ask to come in our house --they were not even called to our house - they stopped him for no tag light.
anyway, the attorney said they could enter the home only with permission but even with permission they can not tear the place up or even really search the place like they did without a warrant. I don't know what the deal is - I just feel like the police did us terrible.

I race cars

After 9/11 they can do what ever they want.

shooter

yes, President Bill Clinton had a law passed where the police can search you , your car, your home or any where else they desire , how ever many states or municipalities don;t allow this as it is unconstitutional ,to do so with out a search warrant, so you need to check with your local authorities as to wheather they approve or not,

burn_this_city

Never. They can never come into a house without the person saying it's okay or if they have a warrant. If they are demanding to come in with no search warrant or if they aren't letting you read/see it, call your lawyer.

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