"By law here in Missouri I can shot them through the door if they are trying to break in."
That's a good way to get yourself killed. You should prolly stick to shooting civilians.
Understanding Your Search Warrant Rights: When Police Knock On Your Door in Missouri - James Law Group, LLC.
Have you ever wondered what your rights are when the police show up at your door in Missouri? Whether they have a warrant or not, it’s important to know what you’re allowed to do. That can be a bit complicated to understand, but don’t worry – this guide will break it down for you.
First, let’s talk about what happens when police knock at your door without any warrant. Basically, you have the right to say no if they want to come inside. In fact, you are under no obligation to respond to them at all. This is because your home is considered private and isn’t easily subject to searches without a warrant. But remember, there are exceptions to this rule. If the police believe there’s an emergency or that delaying for a warrant would lead to harm or loss of evidence, they might be allowed to enter.
Things get a little different when the police come to your door with a search warrant. A search warrant is a legal document, signed by a judge, that allows police to enter your house and search for specific items. When they have this, you are required to let them in. They are allowed to look for items listed in the warrant, and if they happen to come across anything else illegal while searching, they are allowed to seize that as well.
They are allowed to look anywhere the items they are looking for COULD be. Sometimes that gives the police the right to damage property in conducting their search. Any such issues should be handled by an attorney after the search is concluded. It is important to remain calm and not make the situation worse, even if you think the officers are doing something they aren’t supposed to.
In some cases, the police may arrive at your door with an arrest warrant, but not a search warrant. An arrest warrant allows police to arrest a person, but it general does allow officers to enter your home to look for the person without a separate search warrant. Generally, a knock on the door by police does not oblige you to do anything, unless they announce they have a search warrant for the house. |
