Accordingly, we assess whether this exception applies to this case. Carroll argues that he nonetheless did not violate the Fourth Amendment because he entered the Carmans’ property while conducting a “knock and talk.” As he correctly points out, a “knock and talk” encounter is a permitted exception to the warrant requirement. It is undisputed that Carroll entered into the Carmans’ curtilage without a warrant, without consent, and without exigent circumstances. 2014):įrom the moment that Carroll entered the Carmans’ backyard, he was in the curtilage surrounding their house. The officer’s entry onto the curtilage here was a violation of the curtilage as a matter of law. ![]() If the officer goes to the back door first, the knock and talk exception doesn’t apply. ![]() The knock and talk exception only applies to the front door.
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