Law of Criminal Procedure

A preliminary criminal investigation officer may not enter or search any inhabited place except in cases provided for in the law, pursuant to a reasoned order issued by the Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution. Places other than dwellings may be searched pursuant to a search warrant issued by the investigator stating reasons therefor. If the owner or occupant of a dwelling denies or resists entry of the preliminary criminal investigation officer, said officer may use all lawful means, as the case may be. A dwelling may be entered in case of a request for help from within, or in case of a demolition, drowning, fire, or the like, or in immediate pursuit of a perpetrator.