Can Cops ENTER & SEARCH Your Private Property!? #LawyerReacts #KnowYourRights

Can the cops just enter your property whenever they want? The short answer is no, but it's complicated.

Most stand alone homes and townhomes in the United States have an area around their home, whether it be a patch of grass or a front yard. This concept is called curtilage. The U.S. Supreme Court defined this as "the area to which extends extends the intimate activity associated with the sanctity of a man's home and the privacies of life." Police are NOT allowed to go rummaging through your property close to your home.

However, if there is an open field on your property that's not locked by a gate or enclosed by a large fence, they may be allowed to enter it. If the owner of the property asks the police to leave the property and they refuse, this is where it becomes illegal.

Police CAN come knock on your door, but you are NOT required to answer it unless they have a search or arrest warrant. They cannot linger and start searching your property when you do not answer.

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[scottlemiere]

Are we still pretending cops follow the laws?

[OldAndInTheWay-kw]

You'll only make the mistake of answering your door ONCE.

[GreyerShade]

This is why LOCKED gates and fences are necessary.

[TXLionHeart]

We need officers to call when tyrants are violating our rights.

[checkthis]

They can always get a valid search warrant from any corrupt judge

[maranscandy]

Officers, you must exit the curtilage if you do not have a valid warrant. Blank stares ensue.

[steeldriver]

I reject all red coats, especially the blue ones.

[captainwade]

"My lawyer is on video call witnessing me hand you a legal trespass, remove yourself from my property or you will face the law yourself, other officer there? Please remove this person or you will also be served"

[pennyrobinson]

All property should be considered private.

[Loveduhmusic]

I called the cops once because I heard gunshots. The cop came to my apartment like he welcomed himself in and started asking me if I had any firearms. Stupid cop

[TheJake]

A fence around the property, security cameras and big dogs will reduce their willingness to peer into windows.

[terrymax]

Some States have the Stand your Ground laws and Castle Doctrine.

[thomasautonomousanonymous]

I got a mock street sign that says "Goa Way", I got NO TRESPASSING/Especially Cops With No Warrants signs, I got door mats that say "Come Back With a Warrant", and I got a replica Constitution highlighting all the rights I plan to exercise, plus everything I refuse consent to

[Livindeadboy]

There is an exception you failed to mention. If you have a footpath from the curb to your front door or a driveway doing the same, they have every right as a citizen like anyone else to come up and knock on your door, wait a brief period, then depart. They don't have a right to stay, and you don't have to answer because you wouldn't have to answer for any other person either.

[theresaa.curtisa.danieland]

I was told by a individual that anyone can unlock a vehicle and or enter your vehicle without the owners permission, consent, and or authority. I'm which is a violation of the 4th Amendment. And they have direct and indirect knowledge of the incident without justification and or probable cause. Individuals who uphold the law should lead by example. Great Video. Very Informative. Keep Giving Us This Great Knowledge I Appreciate It. Thank You. Love This Video Man.

[williamchristian]

Posted no trespassing signs on property and they had better stay out

[shebangbinbash]

Years ago our socal city did inspections of rental properties. They showed up with an officer and demanded our attached garages all be opened. I locked it from inside and out. Everyone who opened it got citations for storage, rugs, furniture, etc. I said get a warrant. They decided to skip me. Everyone else was jealous.

[davidk]

Call 911 and say there's an armed man at your home, trying to get inside.

[angeliquenova]

I'm learning so much from you THANK U🌍🕊️

[johnk]

A arrest warrant does not grant them the right to enter your home they would also need a search warrant. 😮😮😮😮😮