Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Mexico
illegal police entry into private residence
Can police enter a private residence without consent or a warrant, if responding to a call about an underage pary?
Asked on 7/07/09, 12:05 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall
Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC
Re: illegal police entry into private residence
Yes. When a criminal offense (underage drinking) is occuring in the presence of the officers, they may enter to apprehend the law breakers without a warrant.
Answered on 7/07/09, 1:49 pm
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