Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia
legal arrest
Is it legal for police officers to enter a home uninvited to make an arrest for a class 1 misdemeanor (including simple assault)?
Asked on 11/15/01, 8:04 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: legal arrest
A police officer normally cannot enter a private residence to make an arrest without the consent of the legal occupant or a proper warrant. In certain jurisdictions under certain circumstances where officers are in hot pursuit of the alleged felon, they are permitted to make warrantless entries.
Answered on 11/29/01, 11:50 pm
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