I was thinking about what would happen in my neighborhood if there was a suspect on the run. If the police knocked on my door telling me they need to search my house for some bad guy, can I say "he's not here and you're not coming in"?
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yeah...i think the search would be excessively thoroughIn gonna say, yes. But, be prepared for a warrant in the next 30 minutes, followed closely by an Extremely thorough trashing of your place.
you could...and they would likely have the warrant faxed over in 60 seconds. you wouldnt be in the wrong to demand it and they should respect that until the warrant comes over. not wanting your house searched for a mass murderer that is said to be 99% likely in your immediate area is going to qualify as probable cause in all likelihood though. imagine the swarming activity over that 60 seconds on your premises.
You may be able to sue them later but I guarantee they are not taking no for an answer.I'm not a criminal atty, but I'm pretty sure that refusing a search cannot constitute probable cause. Otherwise, the 4th Amendment would mean next to nothing, right?
You may be able to sue them later but I guarantee they are not taking no for an answer.