TCA 40-7-107
Authority of officer to break in
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What does this charge mean?
If a person refuses to open the door for an officer with a valid arrest warrant, the officer may break in after announcing their authority and purpose.
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To make an arrest, either with or without a warrant, the officer may break open any outer or inner door or window of a dwelling house if, after notice of the officer’s office, authority and purpose, the officer is refused admittance.
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TCA Section40-7-107