Under which of the following circumstances is entry into a guest room not legal?
A) The guest consents to a police search.
B) The innkeeper consents to a police search.
C) The television is blaring, causing guests in adjacent rooms to call the front desk complaining of the noise.
D) The guest ordered room service, and delivery is being made.

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In the United States, the Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. A guest's consent is required for legal entry into their hotel room by police, not just the innkeeper's consent. The innkeeper's authority does not override the guest's expectation of privacy in their room.

Under Which of the Following Circumstances Is Entry into a Guest