Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Florida

can a cop come in your house without a warrant and without being invited in?


Asked on 12/28/11, 12:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Under some circumstances, yes. For example, the police can enter without a warrant if they have good reason to believe that someone inside is in danger, or that something inside the house (a gas leak, for example, or a bomb) presents a danger to those nearby. They can also enter if they are in hot pursuit of a fleeing felon whom they have good reason to believe has entered the house. There may be other situations which would also justify a warrantless entry.

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Answered on 12/28/11, 1:02 pm


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