What does it mean when a judge will say "exception to the warrant requirement?"
Full Question:
What does it mean when a judge will say " The court also held that the entry did not fall within the exigent circumstances exception to the warrant requirement?
07/06/2007 |
Category: Courts |
State: Maryland |
#6945
Answer:
Under the exigent circumstances exception, the police may enter a dwelling without a warrant if the officers have probable cause to believe that a crime was recently committed on the premises, and probable cause to believe that the premises contain evidence or perpetrators of the suspected crime. The police must establish that immediate action is necessary to (1) prevent the immediate destruction of evidence, (2) protect the police officers or others, or (3) prevent the escape of a suspect.