i'm seriously considering leaving this country...
One step forward, two steps backwards..down in the Babylon.
I understand that the justices were ruling that if someone is being chased, then they can't use a residence to hide if that cop has knowledge that they entered that residence...it seems the court confirmed this but sent it back to the state to determined whether the cops had sufficient evidence in this case.
Granted I don't support this "decision." However, I understand that it is very hard for the supreme court to remain consistent and consistency represents a "truth standard." It seems that the flip side is, "if a perv is being chased after say sexually harassing kids in a playground, then he runs into a house, is it lawful for the cop to continue the chase inside the residence if getting a warrant would compromises catching the subject and the safety of more kids?"
Lastly to whoever supports decriminalization and med, but does not support legalization, this is a future that you condone imo. Why was this person being chased in the first place? Drugs...big, bad drugs....This guys drugs have made me feel less secure than i felt yesterday. If drugs were legal, I'd feel the same.
Phyte
this is going to end in people being killed. Basically the cops can knock on the door and as soon as you move they kick the door. So fucked up.
BTW My brother is a prosecuting attorney and he believes that "marijuana raids are a waste of resources" He is a right winger too.
Spend $13 at Amazon and if you get very lucky, some fuckin pig will break his ankle trying to kick your door in:
http://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-265DCCSEN-Dual-Function-Security/dp/B0002YUX8I/ref=pd_cp_e_0
I just ordered 4 of them.