Cops Enter The WRONG HOUSE And REFUSE To Leave!

Audit the Audit

Audit the Audit

20 min, 58 sec

An in-depth analysis of a police interaction involving claims of trespassing, warrantless entry, and exigent circumstances.

Summary

  • The video opens with a sponsorship message from Incog, discussing the importance of digital privacy.
  • The main content covers a police interaction with Christopher Finley, where officers assert their right to enter his home due to alleged exigent circumstances.
  • The interaction is scrutinized under legal definitions and case law, particularly focusing on the officers' claim of exigent circumstances to enter without a warrant.
  • The video concludes with the officers leaving after confirming no one else was present in the home, and it is unknown if Mr. Finley pursued legal action.

Chapter 1

Introduction and Sponsorship Message

0:04 - 1 min, 45 sec

Opening of the video with a sponsorship from Incog discussing digital privacy and the importance of data protection.

Opening of the video with a sponsorship from Incog discussing digital privacy and the importance of data protection.

  • Music starts, leading into the introduction of the video series 'Audit the Audit'.
  • The video's sponsor, Incog, is introduced, offering a service to protect digital privacy by automating data deletion requests.

Chapter 2

The Incident: Trespassing and Warrantless Entry

1:49 - 2 min, 11 sec

Christopher Finley films a police encounter where officers attempt to make a warrantless entry into his apartment.

Christopher Finley films a police encounter where officers attempt to make a warrantless entry into his apartment.

  • Officers from the Arlington Police Department respond to a disturbance call at Christopher Finley's apartment.
  • Mr. Finley begins to film and live stream the encounter as officers insist on checking his apartment for a supposed domestic disturbance.
  • An officer places his foot in the doorway, preventing Mr. Finley from closing his door, leading to Finley's claim of trespassing.

Chapter 3

Legal Analysis: Trespassing and Exigent Circumstances

4:00 - 5 min, 11 sec

A detailed examination of Texas Penal Code and case law regarding the officers' claim of exigent circumstances to enter Finley's home.

A detailed examination of Texas Penal Code and case law regarding the officers' claim of exigent circumstances to enter Finley's home.

  • The video breaks down Texas Penal Code Section 30.05 on trespassing and explains why the officer's actions may not constitute criminal trespass.
  • Case law is cited to analyze the legality of the warrantless entry and whether the officers could claim exigent circumstances.
  • The video suggests that while the officers' entry might not be criminal trespass, it could potentially violate the Fourth Amendment.

Chapter 4

Conclusion & Aftermath

9:11 - 11 min, 45 sec

Officers leave Finley's home after confirming no one else is present and the aftermath of the incident is discussed.

Officers leave Finley's home after confirming no one else is present and the aftermath of the incident is discussed.

  • Officers conduct a quick sweep and leave once they confirm the apartment is empty except for Mr. Finley and his son.
  • Mr. Finley posts about being followed by police later that day, and the Arlington Police Department publicly states their intent to review the situation.
  • The video concludes with grades for both parties and discusses the challenges faced by officers and citizens regarding legal interpretations.