Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Can a cop show up to your house and search everywhere without a court ordered warrant and if so, then when can they do so? On what circumstances?


Asked on 10/09/11, 2:53 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Yes, but only if you 'consent' by letting him. Just say no.

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Answered on 10/09/11, 3:06 pm
Daniel Martin Law Office of Daniel K Martin

Mr. Nelson is correct when you consent. Or when someone that lives there is on probation or parole, however there can be restrictions when one person is on probation or parole.

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Answered on 10/09/11, 3:49 pm
James Bates Law Office of James A. Bates

There are only three exceptions to the search warrant requirement. If you are on parole or probation with a search condition, if you consented, or if there was an emergency. If it was an emergency they are limited to seizing what was in plain sight. For example, if they are looking for a person, they cannot look inside dresser drawers.

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Answered on 10/09/11, 5:19 pm


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