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Can a domestic violence call and reason to believe an aggressor is still in the residence justify a warrantless entry and search of a house?

April 26, 2017aggressor believe domestic violence House justify Residence search warrantless

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Can a domestic violence call and reason to believe an aggressor is still in the residence justify a warrantless entry and search of a house?

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A. Yes. Based on the officer’s experience with domestic violence cases and the circumstances present, the officer could enter and search. State v. Gilbert, ___ Kan. App. 2d ___ (No. 77291, filed 7/25/97).