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Sure, there are emergency circumstances exceptions (not the case in this scenario). In general you would need a warrant with probable cause. That probable cause to get the warrant could be your sworn statement.

So they can't just walk in over your word. I has to be your word plus either a warrant or exigent circumstance.




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