Kentucky v. King and the Officer-Created Exigency Doctrine

Published for NC Criminal Law on May 17, 2011.

Yesterday, the Supreme Court decided Kentucky v. King, a case that addresses — actually, eviscerates — the officer-created exigency doctrine. The facts are as follows: Officers investigating possible drug crimes smelled an odor of marijuana emanating from an apartment door. They banged loudly on the door and announced their presence. They heard people moving inside ... Read more

The post Kentucky v. King and the Officer-Created Exigency Doctrine appeared first on North Carolina Criminal Law.