1. can the police search your house when are or not home and…

The police must have had a search warrant if not it was wrong and should be punished. A minor can not give consent to a search of a house, they may be able to ask a question but nothing further.

A search warrant authorizes police to conduct a search of a specific place, such as your residence. In order for a warrant to be issued by a judge, "probable cause" is necessary.

Probable cause to search means that:

    * It is more likely than not that the specific items to be searched for are connected with criminal activities
    * Those items will be found in the place to be searched

Warrantless Searches

The general rule is that warrants are required for searches. But search warrants are not required for the following:

    * Searches incident to arrest: Police officers are permitted to search your body and/or clothing for weapons or other contraband when making a valid arrest.

    * Automobile searches: If you're arrested in a vehicle, the police may search the inside of the vehicle. To perform a complete search of the vehicle (such as in locked glove compartments, for example), probable cause is necessary.

    * Exigent circumstances: Searches may be conducted if there are "exigent circumstances" which demand immediate action, such as to avoid the destruction of evidence.

    * Plain view: Police do not need a search warrant when they see an object that is in plain view of an officer who has the right to be in the position to have that view.

    * Consent: If you consent to a search of your body, your vehicle, or your home, police are not required to have a warrant. You aren't required to consent to any police searches.