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Last semester in one of my Criminal Justice classes we watched a video that basically clarified what rights are allowed when encountered by the police.
If you are at a party and the cops are called, the owner of the place should open the door and step outside to greet the cops. The cops cannot come inside unless you give them permission. You do not have to give them permission, but remember to always remain courteous. Of course if they see people standing outside with the plastic cups, they can always call in for a search warrant. And if you are at a party somewhere and happen to answer the door and see cops, you can tell them you are going to get the owner of the place and make them wait outside because you do not know if the owner would like the cops to come in.
If the door is opened up the they are allowed inside, anything they see they can ticket you for. It is called the Plain View Rule. If they see it, it is fair game. Even if they came on a noise violation.
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