Can police enter my home without permission?
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Can police enter my home without permission?
I was involved in an incident with my neighbor and the police were called by my neighbor. When they arrived, I went outside to speak with them and afterward the officer requested my license, car registration and proof of insurance. I gave him my license from my wallet and told him that I would have to get the registration and proof of insurance from inside my house. The officer said “OK” but as I walked up the steps and opened the door, I then saw the officer trying to come in. I told him that he could not, however after that the officer proceeded to bully his way in as I tried to close the door.
Asked on January 4, 2014 under Criminal Law, Iowa
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Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Based upon what you have written, the police officer was not allowed to enter your home since there was no exigent circumstances warranting such nor a search warrant being issued for the entry. I suggest that you make a complaint against the officer with his or her supervisor as to what transpired.
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