A police officer is walking her beat when she hears a woman scream for help from inside a house.The officer would have the right to search the home without obtaining a warrant.Which of the following terms describes this situation?

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Exigent circumstances refer to situations where law enforcement has a compelling need to act quickly to prevent harm, escape, or the destruction of evidence, allowing them to enter a premises without a warrant.

A Police Officer Is Walking Her Beat When She Hears