Knoxville, TN asked in Civil Rights and Criminal Law for Tennessee

Q: Do you have to open a hotel room door for the police if they are looking for a friend that is not listed as a hotel gues

If my friend Peter has a hotel room in his name only and the police come looking for his friend James who is not listed as a hotel guest does Peter have to open the door for the police?

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Cayley Turrin
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A: That is a very broad question and would depend on a variety of factors.

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