Quote Originally Posted by angry nomad
Dude, I just got busted. If I was in high school, I probably wouldn't care as much, but I am 32. It sucks. I am pretty sure I was wrongly charged.

Anyway, check this out:

Amendment IV

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.


Your Right to be secure in your home was violated. This is the Fourth Amendment to the US Constitution. The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land. All laws made contrary to it are null and void. It is the duty of police officers to protect and defend the Constitution, and the citizens. What they did was completely illegal

If a cop ever comes to your door again, do not let them in without a warrant. They are like vampires. They cannot come in unless invited. Also, do not hold the door wide open. That way they cannot just walk in. Also do not give them probable cause by having bongs, weed or whatever in plain view. Then, they can walk right in legally, because you gave them probable cause. (I know you did not, but just a tip.)
I know, and I think he knows, but I think he sadly might have let them enter without knowing he actually gave consent. It sounds like it happened so fast that the OP didn't know he was giving up consent, which is why birdgirl was warning him to make sure he knew his rights.

Nevertheless, this is great info you posted nomad, and it's important that others reading this recognize their rights. Just remember that tricky phrases like this may trick you into consenting:

"Mind if I check inside real quick?"
"Can I come in?"
"Do we have to talk through the door, can I just step inside?"
"C'mon, it's raining outside, let's talk inside instead."
"I heard from one of the neighbors that there were some burglaries lately, did you see anyone suspicious? You didn't, well let's get out of the cold and go inside and discuss it some more, maybe you'll remember more when you're a bit more comfortable."

Those are all hypothetical, but they are all a cop needs to go inside and start looking around for plain view evidence. One stray seed, a random stem, a roach, perhaps even a blunt wrap, are all reasons for them to then conduct a full search. Before you know it you've consented to them being present inside, and you've also left evidence out in the open for them to further prosecute your ass.

Some rules to go by when a cop is at your door:

(A) Meet them outside (I've done this by exiting a side door, one they are not knocking at). Insist to stay outside. You DO NOT have any obligation what so ever to let them in without a warrant no matter what!

[Exceptions: Plain view evidence of a crime is visible through a window or otherwise visible]

(B) In case they do come inside your house, make sure that all of your "paraphernalia" is safely tucked away. Buy a cheap lock-box at Walmart for $5 (yes, they are that cheap!) with a key. Store your bowls, weed, and roaches in there. Not only is it all together if you need to get rid of it, but it's neat. Nothing laying around out in the open.

(C) Dispose of stems/seeds/roaches you don't want off of your property. They are all biodegradable (not sure about blunt roaches) so if you throw a stem or two in the woods (not your woods in your backyard), it won't harm the environment at all.

It may be being a bit paranoid, but if your liberty is on the line, is it worth not spending an extra five minutes here or there being careful?
Zohar Reviewed by Zohar on . Busted for first time... I'm so pissed off at the cops right now. My bro came over and brought some drinks and some purp dank... it was lovely. Then, we see some people walking up to our door which were undercover cops. They said the car outside was parked too far from the curb. The cop straight up just walked in my house without asking (hopefully i can fight this in court) and saw my brand new $62 2-foot bong. They then searched the house and rounded up my other bong, hookah, and greens. They just gave me a ticket Rating: 5