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<blockquote data-quote="Snarf Zagyg" data-source="post: 9492940" data-attributes="member: 7023840">Okay, the problem here is that we are talking about fictional rules. Let me give you an example-Can anyone in the residence allow the vampire in? A roommate? A guest? Do legal rights matter at all? If a vampire was a real estate developer (not a stretch!) and they bought your home, could they let themselves in as the rightful legal owner? Or, if the vampire had a first lien mortgage on the property ... etc.The reason all this matter is ... well, if it's just the presence in a building (your guest can let them in), then legalities don't matter, right? Anyone who is inside of the building can let them in. Technically, a vampire can ask someone to go into your property, and invite them in. Now, with all that aside. To get a search warrant, you have to present probable cause to an neutral and detached decision maker (a judge or magistrate). If they agree that there is PC, they sign it, which authorizes the officers to search a place (premises, etc.).Most warrants are &quot;knock and announce,&quot; which means that the LEO must wait before entering after announcing their presence- but they can enter if there is a refusal, or if it's taking &quot;too much time&quot; (which can be seconds). In some circumstances, a &quot;no knock&quot; warrant can issue.So a warrant provides legal authority (an invitation) from a person allowed to do so (a magistrate or judge) to enter the premises. If I was an advisor on a TV show or movie, I'd allow the vampire to enter if they have a warrant.But it's all made up, so any answer works I guess.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Snarf Zagyg, post: 9492940, member: 7023840"] Okay, the problem here is that we are talking about fictional rules. Let me give you an example- Can anyone in the residence allow the vampire in? A roommate? A guest? Do legal rights matter at all? If a vampire was a real estate developer (not a stretch!) and they bought your home, could they let themselves in as the rightful legal owner? Or, if the vampire had a first lien mortgage on the property ... etc. The reason all this matter is ... well, if it's just the presence in a building (your guest can let them in), then legalities don't matter, right? Anyone who is inside of the building can let them in. Technically, a vampire can ask someone to go into your property, and invite them in. Now, with all that aside. To get a search warrant, you have to present probable cause to an neutral and detached decision maker (a judge or magistrate). If they agree that there is PC, they sign it, which authorizes the officers to search a place (premises, etc.). Most warrants are "knock and announce," which means that the LEO must wait before entering after announcing their presence- but they can enter if there is a refusal, or if it's taking "too much time" (which can be seconds). In some circumstances, a "no knock" warrant can issue. So a warrant provides legal authority (an invitation) from a person allowed to do so (a magistrate or judge) to enter the premises. If I was an advisor on a TV show or movie, I'd allow the vampire to enter if they have a warrant. But it's all made up, so any answer works I guess. [/QUOTE]

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