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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that evidence found by police officers after illegal stops may be used in court if the officers conducted their searches after learning that the defendants had outstanding arrest warrants.
Justice Clarence Thomas, writing for the majority in the 5-to-3 decision, said such searches do not violate the Fourth Amendment when the warrant is valid and unconnected to the conduct that prompted the stop.
While I am a strong supporter of the 4th Amendment, I agree with this decision. If there already is an existing arrest warrant, then IMHO, the subject is open to further scrutiny.
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Article is here.
While I am a strong supporter of the 4th Amendment, I agree with this decision. If there already is an existing arrest warrant, then IMHO, the subject is open to further scrutiny.
While I am a strong supporter of the 4th Amendment, I agree with this decision. If there already is an existing arrest warrant, then IMHO, the subject is open to further scrutiny.
Discussion?
Article is here.
You need proper probable cause to initiate. Otherwise, the government can just make massive illegal searches of all of us, scooping up everyone with an "arrest warrant", and doing who knows what with the rest of the information.
Government was restricted for a reason.
A good way to answer would be, "I do mind.", which covers either way of their phrasing.Probable cause or consent. Never, ever, EVER consent to search. And pay attention to how the officer words his question. Knee jerk reaction is to say no, so it will be worded "you dont mind if I search do you?" So you have to answer yes to stop the search.
I've only done it one time. I was target practicing in a legal shooting area in the national forest. For safety reasons all firearms stay in the back of the suburban and only one firearm and necessary ammo comes out at a time. I take kids as well as unfamiliar Adults shooting so I do this so I can focus and not worry about other people. A ranger rolled up on us and wanted to inspect my weapons. All I had out was a revolver at the time. He could tell by my targets I was shooting rifles and he asked to see them and I refused. He got stern with the "what are you hiding ?" Questions. I asked if he had a warrant knowing he didn't and he admitted so. I said the keys are in my pocket if you have probable cause. He said have a nice day and be safe and left. I was 100% legal in every aspect of the outing and this guy was just fishing me.
You need proper probable cause to initiate. Otherwise, the government can just make massive illegal searches of all of us, scooping up everyone with an "arrest warrant", and doing who knows what with the rest of the information.
Government was restricted for a reason.
You need proper probable cause to initiate. Otherwise, the government can just make massive illegal searches of all of us, scooping up everyone with an "arrest warrant", and doing who knows what with the rest of the information.
Government was restricted for a reason.
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