State v. Lopez

Because I believe the trial court correctly suppressed the evidence, I respectfully dissent. The trial court explained the constitutional basis for its ruling:

*1047You know what the basis of the constitution [is] ... why this [Fourth] Amendment was so important historically? This amendment was so important for the framers of our constitution because [of] writs of [assistance]. That’s why we had a revolution because the King’s people had these writs of [assistance]. They could invade anybody’s property. And they said, ‘No we’re going to require warrants before you invade our homes.’ Who was the…