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United States V. Mendenhall, Lewis F. Powell Jr. Oct 1979

United States V. Mendenhall, Lewis F. Powell Jr.

Supreme Court Case Files

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Warrantless Arrests In Homes: Another Crisis For The Fourth Amendment , Darren O'Connor Jan 1979

Warrantless Arrests In Homes: Another Crisis For The Fourth Amendment , Darren O'Connor

Fordham Urban Law Journal

This comment addresses the distinction between a forcible entry for an arrest and one for a search. In doing so, the comment looks to the fourth amendment's bifurcated standard for searches and those for arrests. Balancing governmental interests with the privacy rights of individuals, the comment relays that a warrantless entry into the home for an arrest shall only be acceptable given certain exigent circumstances.