As usual FQ is wrong as is the Judge, I don't know the reference but a couple years ago SCOTUS ruled that illegal search did NOT automatically disqualify evidence that would have been obtained had the search been legal. It was a drug case.
Actually, a few months ago and it was a bad ruling, as what else will keep the cops from ignoring the need for a warrant? Fear that they'll get arrested and charged? Even you don't believe that Tom. The point is that the cops have to have a warrant to come into our homes. You may trust federal law enforcement,and welcome them into your house. Me, not so much. I like the the 4th ammendment, and think that we should enforce it. Cops can get a warrant for the asking, its not hard to do. Therefore, if they don't, its their fault if they think that they are above the laws that they supposedly enforce. I am pro-leo, I just have a healthy suspicion of armed agents of the state that have the ability to kill me or ruin my life. I think they should be held to the law. If you disagree, thats fine.
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