In my own words, the easy way to describe the knock-and-announce rule is when the police go to serve a warrant and they simply knock on the door and they announce who they are and what they are planning to do. When there is an exigent circumstance, the police are not required to use the knock-and-announce rule. Exigent circumstance is defined as an emergency situation where law enforcement think is imminent to act.
However, according to U.S.C Section 3109 states “an officer may break open any outer or inner door or window of a house. . . to execute a search warrant, if, after notice of his authority and purpose, he is refused admittance.” Our book states that following this rule is important for a few things such as helping avoid needless
However, according to U.S.C Section 3109 states “an officer may break open any outer or inner door or window of a house. . . to execute a search warrant, if, after notice of his authority and purpose, he is refused admittance.” Our book states that following this rule is important for a few things such as helping avoid needless