The fact that not many students know the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution on a typical weekend is a problem.

This is even more so for Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day, where the officers “are going to stop this in the beginning before it gets out of control,” said Illinois State Police Sgt. Bill Emery. Student Legal Services has outlined the rules and regulations for this event through various advertisements. Student Legal Services does not condone this event, but it also wants to let the students know that they have certain rights, according to Thomas Betz, attorney and director of Student Legal Services.

“If they do get caught (for underage drinking), we want them here. We always want to talk with them.” Betz said. “Just because you got a ticket doesn’t mean you’re guilty.”

The Fourth Amendment also states that a search cannot be conducted unless the officer has a warrant issued upon a probable cause. In this case, students are not required to let police officers in and can ask them to get a warrant. If students give consent to let the officers in the apartment, the officers can cite the host for anything in plain view.

However, Esther Patt, coordinator of the Tenant Union, said landlords may enter apartments on their premises without notice should students have signed a lease agreeing to that.

“The landlords could just walk in. However, they have the right to examine the lease premises, not the tenant’s personal property,” Patt said. “Our main concern is that no one’s rights be violated just because it’s March 4.”