Comments on: Home Invasions in UK

By: Sebastian

Sebastian — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:56:42 +0000

Prior to the 1960s, administrative inspections for violations of municipal codes and other government regulations fell outside the restrictions of the Fourth Amendment. In Camara v. Municipal Court (1967), however, the Supreme Court extended warrant protection to a homeowner who refused to permit a warrantless code‐enforcement inspection of his personal residence.

By: Sebastian

Sebastian — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:54:44 +0000

My understanding is they don’t need a warrant to enter property for code violations, but they do need one to enter a dwelling.

By: Phil-Z

Phil-Z — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:30:45 +0000

Actually, the law is not on your side in the US. I was surprised last year when I was taking an evidence and procedures class to find that cities don’t need a warrant to come in an inspect your home for code violations. Kinda pissed me off, but there it was. I’ll see if I can look up the case law when I get home, if you’re interested. IANAL nor do I intend to become one. But I figure it’s good to really know what the law is, and have actually read the case law.

By: Allura

Allura — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:26:24 +0000

I’m not cross stitching a *doormat*. I’d make a sign, though…if you buy me the design software….

By: Ian Argent

Ian Argent — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:27:34 +0000

I wonder if I can get my wife to make a “Come back with a warrant” doormat to go with the “127.0.0.1 Sweet 127.0.0.1″ doormat she found a pattern for?