The fact that the door is unlocked has little legal significance in this scenario.
Don’t answer any questions of any kind. Don’t have a conversation with them. If anything, assert your fifth amendment rights (not “Miranda,” which generally refers to the warnings they must give upon arresting you). The fact that you are refusing to speak with them can’t be used against you in any way.
"The fact that the door is unlocked has little legal significance in this scenario."
It most certainly does. It happened to me and what's more is I was advised by lawyers to always keep the door locked for any stranger calling.
Regarding Miranda, that is the ruling based on the 5th Amendment.
I humbly disagree with you though. Good fences make good neighbors. Locked doors makes a safe house. Never invite strangers in your home, period. A stranger is still a stranger even if that person has a badge or wearing a halo. I have my my personal experience supporting it.
The fact that the door is unlocked has little legal significance in this scenario.
Don’t answer any questions of any kind. Don’t have a conversation with them. If anything, assert your fifth amendment rights (not “Miranda,” which generally refers to the warnings they must give upon arresting you). The fact that you are refusing to speak with them can’t be used against you in any way.
It most certainly does. It happened to me and what's more is I was advised by lawyers to always keep the door locked for any stranger calling.
Regarding Miranda, that is the ruling based on the 5th Amendment.
I humbly disagree with you though. Good fences make good neighbors. Locked doors makes a safe house. Never invite strangers in your home, period. A stranger is still a stranger even if that person has a badge or wearing a halo. I have my my personal experience supporting it.