_____ are situations in which law enforcement officers need not announce themselves before entering a dwelling, such as when they have a reasonable belief that a felony is being committed at the time of entering.

A. Exigent circumstances
B. Emergent circumstances
C. Total circumstances
D. Inevitable circumstances


Answer: A

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