Richard Daniel Berkon Criminal Law Blog

One of the fundamentals of our Constitution is that our homes are free from government intrusion i.e. police entry and search without a warrant.  However, there are exceptions to that rule called "Exigent Circumstances".  That means an officer can enter a home without a warrant if one of the exigent circumstances exist.  For example, if a police officer comes upon a home and hears screaming as though someone is being hurt or killed, the officer can enter the... Read More