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.

Read more
Answered on 7/07/09, 1:49 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Criminal Law questions and answers in New Mexico