Does a code enforcement officer need a warrant to jump a locked gate to look for pot plants?
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Does a code enforcement officer need a warrant to jump a locked gate to look for pot plants?
Asked on October 7, 2015 under Criminal Law, California
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Yes, he or she would, unless there was some "exigent circumstances," or facts allowing a warrantless search, such as responding to what appeared to be a public safety or medical emergency pursuing a criminal hearing voices talking about destroying the plants to destroy evidence etc. Warrantless searches are generally only allowed when there is something urgent requiring immediate action.
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