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Excerpt from Attorney Ralph Behr’s Book. Street Smarts- Criminal Law 1.01 – Police Contact. Should I Open the Door if the Police Knock?

POLICE CONTACT              

100 ‘most asked ‘ questions

SHOULD I OPEN THE DOOR IF THE POLICE KNOCK?

Only if they have a warrant.

If they don’t have a warrant and force their way in, then let a judge sort it out.

If they are in, just remain silent and comply with any command (sit still) .

Do not give them permission to search, even if the situation looks hopeless.

Remember that a lawful search is only admissible if:

  1. you give them permission,
  2. the police have a warrant,
  3. “exigent circumstances” exist.

To preserve the issue for a judge NEVER agree to a search.

 

 

 

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