Why are the police knocking at your door? | RP Criminal Defense

We know sometimes police can be intimidating. But don't let the badge scare away your rights. Know exactly what to do in case of a "knock and talk".

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0:00 - 0:3 : Is there an officer knocking on your door?
0:03 - 0:06 : in this video? I will tell you what he's probably up to
00:06 - 00:09 : if the officer stops by for a talk.
00:10 - 00:13 : He or she is either investigating a crime or suspected crime.
00:13 - 00:26 : They hope to see inside your home. Question the occupants, get consent to search the premises and collect evidence without bothering with getting a warrant.
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Keep in mind, the police must have a probable cause to get a warrant.
00:27 - 00:38 : If they are at your doors for knock and talk. They most likely don't have the probable cause for the warrant yet. Then I can
00:38 - 00:45 : The knock and talk often works because people don't know their rights or they get intimidated by the badge.
00:45 - 00:50 : Many people incriminate themselves with voluntary statements.
00:50 - 00:57 : They allow officers to search because they are afraid to say no or they don't know that they have the right to say no.
00:57 - 00:58 : Don't be one of them.
00:58 - 1:13 : If police knock on your door and wants to talk to you, don't answer questions, don't consent to search. Ask for their name and contact information and let your criminal defense attorney deal with them.
01:13 - 01:18 : If you are being investigated or have been charged with a crime we can help.
01:18 - 01:23 : Call the number below and schedule a legal consultation with us.

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