Plaintiff brings claims against Sergeant Gomez, Officer Kern, and Officer Reyes for false arrest, use of excessive force, conspiracy, battery, and assault. The Fourth Amendment prohibits the police from effecting a warrantless and nonconsensual entry into a suspect's home in order to make a routine felony arrest.Yes. Warrants aren't required for every arrest. If you are pulled over in a stolen car, you can be arrested on the spot. A peace officer may arrest an offender without a warrant for any offense committed in his presence or within his view. Bernard Harris was suspected of murdering Ms. Thelma Staton. Without obtaining an arrest warrant, New York City police entered Harris' apartment. Once the State has control of the alleged crime, then you no longer have a say in the prosecution of the matter. Probable cause along with exigent circumstances may justify a search or entry without a warrant. 2 This is also known as the "emergency doctrine.