Question

You are officer Mendez. Based on the women’s tone of voice and body language you suspect the women’s boyfriend may still be in the house and that she is covering for him out of fear you must decide whether or not to make a entry without permission and without a warrant as the only police officer at the sense how do you proceed?

Answer 1

Unless you are directly told or have direct proof or very highly likely suspicion of imminent danger such as banging on walls, or screaming from within, you cannot under any circumstance enter the private property without a warrant. Only with probable cause.