If Cops Say “Welfare Check” - Say This To Force Them To Leave

When police show up for a welfare check, the situation can be real, urgent, and lawful, or it can become a way for officers to get inside your home without a warrant. In this video, Indiana criminal defense attorney Andrew Thompson explains how welfare checks work, what police need before entering, and what to say if officers ask to come inside. Click Here To Schedule A Meeting: https://www.landmarkadv.com/contact-landma... What's covered in this video: Why a welfare check is not the same as a warrant When police may enter under the emergency aid exception How to tell the difference between a general concern and a specific emergency What to ask officers before opening the door The exact words to use if you do not consent to entry Why you should not physically block officers if they enter anyway OTHER VIDEOS YOU MIGHT LIKE: If Cops Say “Have a minute?” Say This To Make Them Leave    • If Cops Say “Have a minute?” Say This To M...   Say THIS To Protect Yourself From Cops When Traveling With a Gun    • Say THIS To Protect Yourself From Cops Whe...   TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Welfare Checks 0:51 - Two Wrong Options 1:31 - Not a Warrant 2:15 - Emergency Exception 3:28 - Specific Emergency 5:25 - Doorway Mistake 6:37 - Exact Words to Say