Under what circumstances can you enter a house without a warrant?

The correct choice highlights the specific legal justifications that allow law enforcement to enter a property without a warrant, which are "exigent circumstances," "hot pursuit," and "consent."

Exigent circumstances refer to situations where urgent action is necessary to prevent evidence from being destroyed, to protect life, or to prevent a suspect from escaping. This means that if officers believe there's an immediate need to act—such as hearing sounds of a struggle inside a home—they can enter without a warrant because waiting to obtain one could hinder their ability to protect life or secure evidence.

Hot pursuit pertains to the immediate chase of a suspect who is fleeing from law enforcement. When officers are in hot pursuit, they can follow the suspect into private property to prevent escape or apprehend the individual, again bypassing the warrant requirement due to the immediacy of the situation.

Lastly, consent involves situations where the occupant of the home voluntarily allows the officers to enter. When someone with authority over the property gives their permission, law enforcement does not need a warrant to enter.

The other options do not encompass the full range of legal justifications. For instance, stating that entry is allowed only when the suspect is known to be inside limits the scope to a specific scenario that may