City of Milwaukee v. Krupnik

The appellant contends that the search of his premises was unlawful because made without a search warrant. Under the Severson law, then in force, peace officers, which included policemen, were authorized to search licensed premises without search warrants. Sec.’ 165.33, Stats. Therefore the police were authorized to make the search. While making the search the appellant destroyed certain fluids to prevent their inspection • and seizure. The Severson law made such action a criminal offense (sec. 165.21, Stats.). The ordinance of the city incorporated the provisions of the Severson law therein…