Officer Tanger has probable cause to believe Frank committed a robbery. He engages in a foot chase with Frank, who runs into his home. Can Officer Tanger enter the home without a warrant?

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Under the hot pursuit exception, if an officer has probable cause to believe that a suspect has committed a felony and the suspect enters a private residence, the officer may enter the residence without a warrant if the officer is in hot pursuit of the suspect.

Officer Tanger Has Probable Cause to Believe Frank Committed a Robbery