Cops Enter The WRONG HOUSE And REFUSE To Leave!
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
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
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
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
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.