Can a police officer go into your back yard and search around without permission?

Question

Can a police officer go into your back yard and search around without permission?

Answer 1

depends on the situation but their are such things as for the safety of civilians, preservation of property or, probable cause that a crime has or may be committed.  The question is too broad to give a accurate answer but yes they do in certain situations.

Answer 2

In the short of it the answer is yes they do have a right to search the outer perimeter of your house. The only reason they would do this is if they were searching for someone, like a shop lifter or what ever, or someone much more serious. I would rather have them apprehend that person outside my house than the person get in my house.  

Answer 3

Yes and no. If he is looking into you directly then not with out a warrant. But if they are combing the area for someone who ran from them then they have a legal right to be there, given the circumstances.  

Answer 4

No, a police officer cannot search your property without a search warrant or your permission. If they search your property without meeting the proceeding conditions and find something illegal, it is not admissible evidence in court.

Answer 5

If they don't have the legal right to be there then they will make up a good story to cover their asses.You can bet that most cops have committed more felonies than anyone you see on the street..Difference is,they will get away with it.

Answer 6

The cops can do whatever they want; legal or not.

Answer 7

It'd be nice if you gave some details but the most basic answer to this basic question is yes we can enter your backyard and look around without your permission.  Permission or a search warrant may be required in some instances.  It all depends on the circumstances leading the Officer to your backyard and the geographic features of your backyard (i.e. the size of it, if it has a fence around it, is it wooded or mowed on a regular basis, etc).

Not enough details in your question to give a detailed answer.

Answer 8

If he has a warrant, yes.  Without a warrant, he needs probable cause and the circumstances must merit the quick search, but each state varies.

Answer 9

either there is PC or acting in good faith..not enough info to give good answer

Answer 10

The police cannot enter any part of your home, your garden is part of your property without a warrant or some form of justifiable reason either one of the two would require them to inform you, show you a search warrant or provide justifiable reasons, i.e believed a crime was being committed, drugs, stolen property etc. It will all depend on the reason.