Wow Americans, kiss your 4th Amendment rights goodbye.

[Flagg]

In the state of Indiana, Law Enforcement Officers may now enter your home for any reason or no reason, and may do so with or without your consent. They don't need a warrant, they don't even need to knock.

http://www.newsroomamerica.com/story...ice_entry.html

Full article:
Indiana High Court Says No Right to Resist Illegal Police Entry
By Jon E. Dougherty at 14 May 13:52

(Newsroom America) -- The Indiana Supreme Court ruled Friday that state residents have no right to resist an illegal police entry, overturning a Common Law that dates back to the English Magna Carta of 1215.

Writing for the court's 3-2 majority, Justice Steven David said if a police officer wanted to enter a home for any reason - or for no reason - homeowners could do nothing to block the officer's entry.

"We believe ... a right to resist an unlawful police entry into a home is against public policy and is incompatible with modern Fourth Amendment jurisprudence," David wrote, according to the Northwest Indiana Times. "We also find that allowing resistance unnecessarily escalates the level of violence and therefore the risk of injuries to all parties involved without preventing the arrest."

He said persons arrested after an illegal police entry are still entitled to post bail and can seek remedies through the legal system.

The ruling stems from a case involving an argument between a husband and wife that took place outside of their apartment, the report said. When police arrived, they both went back inside and the husband told officers they weren't needed.

When one officer tried to enter the apartment the husband attempted to block him. An officer entered anyway and the husband then shoved him against a wall, prompting a second officer to use a stun gun on the husband and arrest him.

Ivan Bodensteiner, a professor at the Valparaiso University School of Law, said he agreed with the court's decision, the report said.

"It's not surprising that they would say there's no right to beat the hell out of the officer," he told the paper. "(The court is saying) we would rather opt on the side of saying if the police act wrongfully in entering your house your remedy is under law, to bring a civil action against the officer."

Justices Robert Rucker and Brent Dickson dissented, saying the ruling violates the U.S. Constitution's Fourth Amendment.

"In my view the majority sweeps with far too broad a brush by essentially telling Indiana citizens that government agents may now enter their homes illegally -- that is, without the necessity of a warrant, consent or exigent circumstances. I disagree," Rucker wrote, according to the report.

[wmaousley]

Man thats horrible, whats next????

[zabster151]

holy shit this is so bad, this is the stuff i have been talking about for years, they have been trying to change the laws so they can also pull you over for no reason at all. just like russia

i hope people start shooting cops and killing them when they enter there homes.

[Flagg]

holy shit this is so bad, this is the stuff i have been talking about for years, they have been trying to change the laws so they can also pull you over for no reason at all. just like russia

i hope people start shooting cops and killing them when they enter there homes.

Isn't there a law in some states called "Texas Law" where you are allowed to use force or firearms on univited intruders entering your property? I don't see how officers would be above this, or are peace keepers now above the Constitution?

[MACHINE5150]

yet another reason America is no longer the free'st country in the world anymore

[JohnnyVegas]

I realize why they passed this: if the police make a mistake, which can happen, you are not entitled to assault or shoot the police officer. They believe you should comply and get it straightened out legally, without violence.

Having said that, I don't think I like the idea of this law because it makes the repercussions less when mistakes are made. The cops will know that if they don't do enough research, and bust into a house where nobody is breaking the law, it will be OK. I believe they should fear losing their jobs if they make a mistake and bust into the home of a law abiding citizen. That should always be a huge no-no in this country.

[zabster151]

I realize why they passed this:WTF if the police make a mistake, which can happen, you are not entitled to assault or shoot the police officer. They believe you should comply and get it straightened out legally, without violence. so your trying to say get you door kicked in get beat up by a cop. look like a bitch in front of your family
maybe loose your job because of this,, and you think o well will just figure it out later in court, **** that thats bitch shit right there. if these cops cant figure out what house they should be raiding then dont raid the house. they usually stake these houses out for months before a raid if they mess that up they are pretty much usless., also the law suites to come from this will bankrupt the state
all and all.
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Having said that, I don't think I like the idea of this law because it makes the repercussions less when mistakes are made. The cops will know that if they don't do enough research, and bust into a house where nobody is breaking the law, it will be OK. I believe they should fear losing their jobs if they make a mistake and bust into the home of a law abiding citizen. That should always be a huge no-no in this country.

"this is against everything America stands for"

[bjpennnn]

this is disturbing to me.

[Flagg]

While this law is thinly veiled with "good intentions", such as those where a woman suffering from domestic violence can get immediate help, there are too many implications. Police Officers get a bad rep as it is, you only have to see that a cop acting outside his jurisdiction and filmed is taken to the cleaners. It's not impossible to believe that cops could break into someones home and do something ridiculous, based on misinformation. And it shouldn't be ignored that corruption is everywhere. A cop breaks into a suspects house, drops a bag of coke and looks at the suspect and says "what's that?", and its that persons word against his.

That, and if this passes, its the beginning of a slippery slope where other stuff is allowed to happen.

There's a reason that several Scandanavian countries are considered more democratic than anywhere else in the world now.

[jtuner77]

I dont think this will last. This is just plain stupid.

[jimmyinkedup]

Law enforcement has been essentially wiping their ass with the constitution in many many ways for years. If thats not scary enough the scarier part is in several ways - this just being the most recent - they are now knowingly being permitted to do so. Very disturbing

[JohnnyVegas]

so your trying to say get you door kicked in get beat up by a cop. look like a bitch in front of your family maybe loose your job because of this,, and you think o well will just figure it out later in court, **** that thats bitch shit right there. if these cops cant figure out what house they should be raiding then dont raid the house. they usually stake these houses out for months before a raid if they mess that up they are pretty much usless., also the law suites to come from this will bankrupt the state all and all.

No, that is not what I am trying to say. That is why that sentence starts with the words "they say". What I think about the law is in the second paragraph. I am not for it. It is possible to understand where they are coming from without agreeing with them. I know people will think this is being done for the express reason of allowing law enforcement into your home whenever they want, but that is not true. They are saying you cannot resist, but they still don't want to open themselves up to civil lawsuits or public outcry.

[Bigd89]

Break into my house and I will fvcking shoot you. I don't care who you are.

[zabster151]

I know people will think this is being done for the express reason of allowing law enforcement into your home whenever they want, but that is not true. They are saying you cannot resist, "hell ya i can resist if i did nothing wrong" i would not sit in jail for the night and then figure it out in court that i was right and the cops were wrong but they still don't want to open themselves up to civil lawsuits or public outcry.there will be tons the fact that they are saying you cant resist is discusting

hey johnny im not arguing with ya im just picking apart what is beging said allot of it is disturbing. this is crazy

[zabster151]

No, that is not what I am trying to say. That is why that sentence starts with the words "they say". What I think about the law is in the second paragraph. I am not for it. It is possible to understand where they are coming from without agreeing with them. I know people will think this is being done for the express reason of allowing law enforcement into your home whenever they want, but that is not true. thats exactly what this is They are saying you cannot resist,if i did nothing wrong i will resist but they still don't want to open themselves up to civil lawsuits or public outcry.

im not arguing with ya man im just picking this apart because its incredibly disturbing.

[JohnnyVegas]

im not arguing with ya man im just picking this apart because its incredibly disturbing.

No worries, I have always enjoyed your point of view.

We can agree to disagree on whether this is being done to allow them access to your home with no restrictions (as apposed to protecting themselves if they make a mistake). I don't completely trust the government, but I don't think they are trying to turn us into slaves either. I think they are a bunch of selfish, money and power hungry people, but not coordinated enough to pull together the kind of domination that many fear.

To be clear, again, I think it is disturbing as well. And don't agree with it. I just think we communicate differently. I have always been the kind of person to look at things logically, rather than emotionally, so it may be harder to see that I am upset. I don't scream "those mother f**kers can kiss my *ss if they think I will allow anyone in my home without getting a hole in the head!" Not my style.

[zabster151]

lol, yea when typing anything its very easy to mistake frustration, with directly being mad at the person, i think alot of people mis undersatand what i typ because i jump on here typ quick about touchy subjects and try to get a point across. that begging said i love this board and weather i argue with someone or not on here. you guys are great..

i would help anyone on this board protect there family from bullshit like this,

[Times Roman]

let's look at this another way.

we all know how media "spin" to get a reaction. If the two were arguing, and the police show up as a result, I'm thinking there could have been more going on than simple verbalizations between the spouses. Domestic violance is the #1 motivation for murder. I'm thinking (based on the very limited info avialable) that this thing may have gotten physical between the two, and quite often, drugs/alchohol are involved. Entry would have been motivated by the theory of eminent danger to the smaller of the two spouses.

Now suppose the courts ruled the other way, and said the citizen has the right to defend and bar entry to an illegal entry. Who decides what is legal/illegal in the heat of passion? The citizen, feeling embolded, now pulls out a handgun to prevent entry and blows the cop away.

This is NOT about you losing your 4th amendment rights. If the police enter illegally, they can be prosecuted. Or a civil suit can be brought against them.

This is about the courts preventing citizens from defending / barring entry at a time such as this.

Finally, you try to block entry or defend against a cop, and what do you think will happen? Remember, the cop has a gun.....

[brad1986]

No, that is not what I am trying to say. That is why that sentence starts with the words "they say". What I think about the law is in the second paragraph. I am not for it. It is possible to understand where they are coming from without agreeing with them. I know people will think this is being done for the express reason of allowing law enforcement into your home whenever they want, but that is not true. They are saying you cannot resist, but they still don't want to open themselves up to civil lawsuits or public outcry.

I disagree 100% with you. I think that is exactly why this law was put in place. Plus the amount of bail people will post after being falsely arrested will make the state lots of money. Power and money is the motivation behind this. I hope peoppe shoot these ****ers as soon as they enter there property. Just because he has a badge does not mean he is a good person and does not mean i trust him unauthourized in my home with my family. If my door gets kicked in im shooting and asking questions later

[brad1986]

let's look at this another way.

we all know how media "spin" to get a reaction. If the two were arguing, and the police show up as a result, I'm thinking there could have been more going on than simple verbalizations between the spouses. Domestic violance is the #1 motivation for murder. I'm thinking (based on the very limited info avialable) that this thing may have gotten physical between the two, and quite often, drugs/alchohol are involved. Entry would have been motivated by the theory of eminent danger to the smaller of the two spouses.

Now suppose the courts ruled the other way, and said the citizen has the right to defend and bar entry to an illegal entry. Who decides what is legal/illegal in the heat of passion? The citizen, feeling embolded, now pulls out a handgun to prevent entry and blows the cop away.

This is NOT about you losing your 4th amendment rights. If the police enter illegally, they can be prosecuted. Or a civil suit can be brought against them.

This is about the courts preventing citizens from defending / barring entry at a time such as this.

Finally, you try to block entry or defend against a cop, and what do you think will happen? Remember, the cop has a gun.....

So do I

[gixxerboy1]

let's look at this another way.

we all know how media "spin" to get a reaction. If the two were arguing, and the police show up as a result, I'm thinking there could have been more going on than simple verbalizations between the spouses. Domestic violance is the #1 motivation for murder. I'm thinking (based on the very limited info avialable) that this thing may have gotten physical between the two, and quite often, drugs/alchohol are involved. Entry would have been motivated by the theory of eminent danger to the smaller of the two spouses.

Now suppose the courts ruled the other way, and said the citizen has the right to defend and bar entry to an illegal entry. Who decides what is legal/illegal in the heat of passion? The citizen, feeling embolded, now pulls out a handgun to prevent entry and blows the cop away.

This is NOT about you losing your 4th amendment rights. If the police enter illegally, they can be prosecuted. Or a civil suit can be brought against them.

This is about the courts preventing citizens from defending / barring entry at a time such as this.

Finally, you try to block entry or defend against a cop, and what do you think will happen? Remember, the cop has a gun.....

I agree. Even in the court ruling it says "illegal" entry. Which is saying the court realize that the officer is wrong but it is safer for everyone for it not to turn physical. Its not giving cops permission to enter you house any time they want to. Then you can legally go after the cop and police force for illegally entering your home.

[Twist]

I agree with you and TR, but cops make things up. There is no illegal entry because there is always an excuse

[Panzerfaust]

Isn't it hilarious that a population so armed to the teeth are such obedient serfs?

[brad1986]

Isn't it hilarious that a population so armed to the teeth are such obedient serfs?

YOu know what? thats the smartest thing i think ive heard.... I wonder this all the time. We do have the right to overthrow an appresive government ins in our constitution but people over here are so caught up in there money making sucsessful lives that they lose the backbone to stand up for whats right and instead they listen to whatever the police say no matter what

[songdog]

I believe the reason this happen.Was beacuse of a domestic fight.I think they wanted to make sure the women was ok.Beacuse behind closed doors she couldve been scared to say anything.The police may not have been right.But they couldve saved the womens life if things were different.Then if the police just left and she got killed.Everyone wouldve said the police didnt do their job.Somethings aint black and white.

[NoCompromise]

Isn't there a law in some states called "Texas Law" where you are allowed to use force or firearms on univited intruders entering your property? I don't see how officers would be above this, or are peace keepers now above the Constitution?

ohio has whats known as the castle law. the use of deadly force in you castle (home)

[gixxerboy1]

ohio has whats known as the castle law. the use of deadly force in you castle (home)

and try that on someone you know is a police officer and you just dont want them to enter. You will spend the rest of your life in jail

[NoCompromise]

and try that on someone you know is a police officer and you just dont want them to enter. You will spend the rest of your life in jail

I agree with you 100%. I run a supplement shop and have alot of regulars that are law enforcement and this topic has come up many times. most of them have admitted to me about tricking people but all agree that they wouldnt't force entry into a residence. but yet i agree with ya 100%

[Lemonada8]

This happens all the time at college parties. the cops show up and walk right in usually w/o a complaint other than they see a party. If you dont answer the door they go around and walk in, if you do they walk right in. It just sucks now that you cant do anything to stop them from entering.

and there is too much political bullsh*t nowadays...

[chumpster]

In the state of Indiana, Law Enforcement Officers may now enter your home for any reason or no reason, and may do so with or without your consent. They don't need a warrant, they don't even need to knock.

http://www.newsroomamerica.com/story...ice_entry.html

Full article:
Indiana High Court Says No Right to Resist Illegal Police Entry
By Jon E. Dougherty at 14 May 13:52

(Newsroom America) -- The Indiana Supreme Court ruled Friday that state residents have no right to resist an illegal police entry, overturning a Common Law that dates back to the English Magna Carta of 1215.

Writing for the court's 3-2 majority, Justice Steven David said if a police officer wanted to enter a home for any reason - or for no reason - homeowners could do nothing to block the officer's entry.

"We believe ... a right to resist an unlawful police entry into a home is against public policy and is incompatible with modern Fourth Amendment jurisprudence," David wrote, according to the Northwest Indiana Times. "We also find that allowing resistance unnecessarily escalates the level of violence and therefore the risk of injuries to all parties involved without preventing the arrest."

He said persons arrested after an illegal police entry are still entitled to post bail and can seek remedies through the legal system.

The ruling stems from a case involving an argument between a husband and wife that took place outside of their apartment, the report said. When police arrived, they both went back inside and the husband told officers they weren't needed.

When one officer tried to enter the apartment the husband attempted to block him. An officer entered anyway and the husband then shoved him against a wall, prompting a second officer to use a stun gun on the husband and arrest him.

Ivan Bodensteiner, a professor at the Valparaiso University School of Law, said he agreed with the court's decision, the report said.

"It's not surprising that they would say there's no right to beat the hell out of the officer," he told the paper. "(The court is saying) we would rather opt on the side of saying if the police act wrongfully in entering your house your remedy is under law, to bring a civil action against the officer."

Justices Robert Rucker and Brent Dickson dissented, saying the ruling violates the U.S. Constitution's Fourth Amendment.

"In my view the majority sweeps with far too broad a brush by essentially telling Indiana citizens that government agents may now enter their homes illegally -- that is, without the necessity of a warrant, consent or exigent circumstances. I disagree," Rucker wrote, according to the report.

I think if the doors open the pigs can charge in. Happens all the time. If that door is closed on the other hand, and they try to come in*cha ching* dead piggy.

Our rights are a ffing joke as it is. Look at what the TSA is doing at airports. The sad part is most Americans are too stupid to fight any of this.

[chumpster]

I realize why they passed this: if the police make a mistake, which can happen, you are not entitled to assault or shoot the police officer. They believe you should comply and get it straightened out legally, without violence.

Having said that, I don't think I like the idea of this law because it makes the repercussions less when mistakes are made. The cops will know that if they don't do enough research, and bust into a house where nobody is breaking the law, it will be OK. I believe they should fear losing their jobs if they make a mistake and bust into the home of a law abiding citizen. That should always be a huge no-no in this country.

Losing their jobs is the first step, and prosecuting them is the next. I suppose the third is lynching the pigs. The problem is that the DAs won't typically go after the cops on criminal charges. Thanks to everyone having Video recording options, this is starting to change. The police unions are notoriously bad in that they'll protect corrupt cops as much as good ones. Cops have historically had the advantages of being able to break any laws they wanted, but now with video, hopefully it'll start going more in the publics favor.

[Lemonada8]

I think if the doors open the pigs can charge in. Happens all the time. If that door is closed on the other hand, and they try to come in*cha ching* dead piggy.

Our rights are a ffing joke as it is. Look at what the TSA is doing at airports. The sad part is most Americans are too stupid to fight any of this.

TSA is in a very tight spot, in this political correct country of ours. If they start profiling then their fuked. THye have to do it according to a system, and yes it has its flaws but thats due to the legal inability to racial profile. Its a sharp double edged sword...

[chumpster]

Yep, totally stupid. They do profile, but politically they can't own up to it, and they have to continue this farce of putting their hands up kids crotches, and harassing 90 year old women. Bottom line is profiling is the real answer to airport security. The other issue is that TSA are hired out of a pool of uneducated, non security people. Israels profilers are equivalent to ex FBI interrogates. Very skilled people who are not from the Walmart gene pool. Our TSA on the other hand is full of stupid people hoping to get a gov job with no security backgrounds.

It's sad...

[chumpster]

Yep, totally stupid. They do profile, but politically they can't own up to it, and they have to continue this farce of putting their hands up kids crotches, and harassing 90 year old women. Bottom line is profiling is the real answer to airport security. The other issue is that TSA are hired out of a pool of uneducated, non security people. Israels profilers are equivalent to ex FBI interrogates. Very skilled people who are not from the Walmart gene pool. Our TSA on the other hand is full of stupid people hoping to get a gov job with no security backgrounds.

It's sad...

That and most Americans don't care about their history and rights and want to become little sheep.

[JBlue]

Police State. Seriously I'm in Canada and I am awed at some of the news that come from the US. How is this remotely benefiting or protecting the citizens in anyway?

[l2elapse]

as the constitution continues to decline..eventually it will be gone

[Bonaparte]

I don't see how this is a shock.
All this means is that you cannot physically stop a cop from entering your house in Indiana, not that he has the right to do so anytime he pleases.
Without a warrant or probable cause, anything he finds won't be admissible in court anyway, so I don't see why you guys are flipping out.
It's not like cops are just going to start walking into your house every day to check on you (since that would be extremely risky for them, illegal, and a huge pain in the ass waste of time).

[zaggahamma]

I don't see how this is a shock.
All this means is that you cannot physically stop a cop from entering your house in Indiana, not that he has the right to do so anytime he pleases.
Without a warrant or probable cause, anything he finds won't be admissible in court anyway, so I don't see why you guys are flipping out.
It's not like cops are just going to start walking into your house every day to check on you (since that would be extremely risky for them, illegal, and a huge pain in the ass waste of time).

who was flipping out....and youd be surprised at what cops would do...if u dont see this as an infringement on ppls rights i doubt you ever will

[brad1986]

who was flipping out....and youd be surprised at what cops would do...if u dont see this as an infringement on ppls rights i doubt you ever will

AGREED! Police do that anyway now imagine if they had less restraints on what they couldnt do. scarry sh!t imo. I have been illegally searched and illegally arrested several times and charges were all dropped. but i still had legal fees i still missed work for court i still had to pay bail to get out of jail. Just because it doesnt hold up in court doesnt mean your life isnt very effected and leaves you feeling violated and helpless

[brad1986]

Why did america even kick englands ass 300 years ago? (no offence to the uk residents here lol) Our forefathers would be turning in their graves if they saw what these liberal socialists were doing to our country