Your expectation of privacy in your home has been recognized by courts as requiring some of the strongest protections under the Fourth Amendment. Sometimes referred to as the “castle doctrine,” courts generally disfavor police entering and searching a person’s home without a warrant. Welfare checks (aka community caretaker) and hot pursuit are two recognized exceptions to the warrant requirement. But the legality of a warrantless search of your home is going to depend on the specific circumstances involved.
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