Warrantless Entry (left off on nov 15)
In Payton v. New York (1980), the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a NY law allowing police to enter homes for felony arrests without warrants.
August 5, 2022
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In Payton v. New York (1980), the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a NY law allowing police to enter homes for felony arrests without warrants.
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