Legal Opinion
State v. Bessette
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided April 17, 2001No. 18838-8-IIIPublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSweeney, J.
Both the Fourth Amendment to the United *795States Constitution and article I, section 7, of the Washington State Constitution require a warrant based on probable cause to search a home. Omak Police Officer James E. Bucsko saw a juvenile holding a beer bottle. He chased the juvenile to Harry Bessette’s home. Officer Bucsko tried to enter the home to seize the suspect. Mr. Bessette refused entry and demanded a warrant.
The State charged and convicted Mr. Bessette, in district court, with obstructing a police officer. The superior court overturned the conviction, concluding that there were no…
2Cases cited9 opinions
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3Cited by11 opinions
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