Monday, March 29, 2004

*Ø* Blogmanac | USA: Searches Without Warrants

"NEW ORLEANS -- It's a groundbreaking court decision that legal experts say will affect everyone: Police officers in Louisiana no longer need a search or arrest warrant to conduct a brief search of your home or business.

"Leaders in law enforcement say it will provide safety to officers, but others argue it's a privilege that could be abused.

"The decision was made by the New Orleans-based 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. Two dissenting judges called it the 'road to Hell'."

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