Legal Question in Criminal Law in Arizona
Opening my front door??
I live in Phoenix, Arizona and my question is if a uniformed cop or anyone else showing official government identification knocks on my front door do I have to answear the door and at what point must I answear the door? Also if I do answear the front door do I have to allow them inside Ex.
( maybe to answear simple questions). And If I dont answear the door are they allowed to go into backyard to knock or look through sliding glass back doors. Thank you for any information, I have just alowed law enforment to intimadate alot in the past and would like to educate myelf on my rights.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Opening my front door??
With a couple of exceptions such as a fire or other emergency, law enforcement must have a legal warrant to enter your property without your informed consent. You have no obligation to answer the door or to answer any questions [5th Amendment right to remain silent] or voluntarily permit any invasion whatsoever just because they ask.
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