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Old Jun 21st, 2012, 02:20 PM   #1
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Default Daily Writing Sample: ‘You Are Not Invited Into the Kitchen’

The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that even if a homeowner gives police permission to enter his or her home, they aren't necessarily offering an invitation for police to explore their entire house.

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Officers can search homes without warrants if the homeowner/renter willingly consents without coercion or deception. An officer rightfully on someone's property can legally search if he is in view of contraband or visible evidence of a crime. Officers already arresting someone in their home can search to prevent the destruction of evidence or for weapons or accomplices. Officers can search in time-restricted situations where the process of obtaining a valid warrant could compromise public welfare or potential evidence.
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