can cops search my home with 14yr old permisson home alone?
405087
No. Cops need the permission of the owner of the house to search it without a warrant or reasonable suspicion that someone's life was in danger.\n\nEdit: I wanted to add that it is disturbing how many people are saying your brother could let the police in. It is completely illegal. How could any reasonable person think that a 14 year-old, clearly not an adult, could have authority to consent?
745397
She screwed up by allowing the search.\nAny time a policeman enters your home anything laying out in the open is subject to seizure and you are subject to arrest for it.\n\nUnder no circumstance do you ever allow a policeman to walk into your residence without a search warrant.The warrant will state exactly what the law is looking for,then they can not touch anything except what is listed in the warrant.If they do see something illegal,they can go and get another warrant and come back.\n\nBut never,ever let a cop in your house unless of course it's an emergency.
566413
There are details here that you either do not know or did not post.  This might have been an unlawful search, or it might have been lawfully based on probable cause, depending on the fine details.\n\nIt also might not have been a search at all, if the kids voluntarily emptied their pockets at the *request* of law enforcement.  The potentially consensual aspect of this situation needs to be explored in greater detail.\n\nAlso, none of us, yourself included, know what the police knew when they walked up.  Odd that one of the kids just happened to have something illegal on him when the police just happened to show up, huh?\n\nYou need more info, and if your son is being charged with anything, you need to consult with an attorney.
548933
Try the Police maybe they can help
132258
Call either your local police dept. or child protective services I guess.
104599
Go ask the local police.
1122879
Call information and see if they will check their directory using the phone number to access their database.\n\nMore importantly, report your child as missing with the police dept and make sure that they have the number so that they may follow up on it.\n\nAt my police dept, we have a reverse directory that allows us to look up phone numbers and addresses to gain the information associated with them. That only works though, with phone numbers and addresses that are not unlisted through the phone company.
540678
You should not go to your friends house again because the police could bust the place. You really need to tell your parents. Be careful and take care.\n\nHugs!\nG.G.
122368
Interesting answers here.  Especially from the one who says they practice law, but can't spell exigent.\n\nIn California, I am free to question a minor without a parent present and without parental permission.  I'd be surprised if there were laws to the contrary in other states, but it's certainly possible.  \n\nJust because a kid is at school does not change anything from a legal standpoint.  My agency has an agreement with the local school district that we will attempt to contact a parent prior to an interview, but the interview will not be prevented just because a parent cannot be located or will not give permission.\n\nJust something to think about: suppose the law said police can't talk to kids without parents being present and/or giving permission.  What would the police do when the kid is being molested by the parent?  Think the parent would consent to an interview?\n\nOne more thing: if I want to interview a kid about their involvement in possible criminal activity, I likely have the right to detain that kid...and that might well mean removing them from the school and taking them "downtown."  Which would you prefer...a short chat at school to clear things up, or a ride downtown to the big house, rubber hoses, and bright lights?\n\nAgain - this might well depend on the state you're in, and I don't think you said.  If you're in California, take a deep breath and try to relax, disturbing though this might be.  I understand your concern about your child, but if your kid was only a witness anyway, it seems like your concern might be misplaced.
792431
First and formost contact your local authorities, by calling information to get the number of your local police station for NON emergancies. They will give you more options for what you can do.\n\nIf you're still living at home with your parents notify them and ask if you can get your number changed, or have this number blocked.\n\nIf you're in school, it would be wise to let your principles know what the situation is because they're there to protect you and everyone else.\n\nIf you drive - try to keep someone in the car with you, if you're walking - no matter what - continuously look around and know your surroundings, a house you can walk up if somone comes after you, ect. Always put your keys in your hands so there's a key between each finger - do this with the hand you right with. So If you have to throw a punch in defence - you can, and so much more.\n\nCarrying a small bottle of mace (anywhere but in school) would be a good idea as well.\n\nGood luck with everything, and always be careful.
841113
ask the local police they maybe able to tellyou.
804740
If they have a warrant, or reasonable cause, to search the house then they can search all of it.\n\nIf they actually admitted they needed to go get a warrant then anything they have already found is inadmissible in court, due to illegal search.
809947
They will NOT be there long -- because it is MY HOME and I LIVE ALONE -- and if I DO NOT get them -- then the POLICE WILL!
1059238
The parents' legal responsiblity to care for their child is independant of the actions of the child.  The prosecutor and police would still have the judgement call on their own as to what response they would have.  In cases where the parents had made reasonable efforts to monitor their child's whereabouts, and the child goes astray, there is rarely consequences to the parent.  If the parent left the child alone at home willfully, the consequences would likely be greater.
930751
If police knock and ask to enter your home, you may refuse to admit them without a warrant signed by a judge with one exception — in some emergency situations (like when a person is screaming for help inside, or when the police are chasing someone) officers are allowed to enter and search your home without a warrant. Also they Can enter if there has been a question about your well being. Meaning someone has called and stated they haven't heard from you in some time and are concerned. Hey using a key is much better than replacing a busted down door.
830574
can't help ya with american law\n\nIn Canada, a 12 year old can legally babysit although I wouldn't personally recommend it.  But it's sort of ergo, if old enough to baby sit, old enough to stay home alone until mom gets home.\n\nI have let a 14 year old babysit for me, so the police likely thought your brother met the age standard...you too for that matter\n\nAs for your additions, I know my 15 year old nephews have been given the weekend at their house (parents gone away).  But they're good boys....\n\nWhat's really bugging you?  Is it just that you're ticked with the cops for bustin dad, apparently mistaken identity?  Or did your brother abuse the authority of being the boss of the house for a couple of days.\n\nI'm seeing down there the standard is pretty much 12.  Trust me, you wouldn't have wanted to go to a group /foster home unless absolutely necessary.  And if bro was 14 and you 13, I'm sure you guys coulda handled it. So, what's really buggin you about this?
129432
Call your local police dept. they will be able to tell you.