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A "knock-and-talk" lets law enforcement officers search a residence without a search warrant if the person living there, or occupant, gives permission. This is a common practice in Central Florida. The police need to be there for a reason, though. It isn't a random house they'll come to.

For example, a tip about drug sales going on brought two Osceola police to the door of a room at the Four Winds Motel. The officers told the man living there they were looking for evidence of drugs. The man then allegedly claimed he was a student and allowed the officers to search the room.

Upon searching, police allegedly found a small rock of cocaine on top of a safe in the bathroom. A key to the safe was found hidden behind the bathroom mirror. When police opened the safe, they allegedly found plastic baggies holding "several dozen pieces" of crack cocaine, a crack pipe, a straw, and over $80 in cash.

The man was arrested and then admitted that the drugs were his, and that he uses and sells crack, snorts cocaine, and smokes marijuana. He was charged with possession with intent to sell crack cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

If you are facing drug charges in Orange County or Orlando, Florida, or anywhere else in the state of Florida, please contact the experienced criminal defense attorneys at the Umanksy Law Firm today for a free and confidential case consultation.