People v. Galan

Unlike the majority, I believe that this case presents a straightforward question of statutory construction. After examining the plain language of the Indiana fresh pursuit statute, the comments of the drafters, and the relevant precedent, I believe that the lower courts correctly held that application of the exclusionary rule is appropriate in the matter before us. I therefore dissent.

Indiana has enacted a statutory scheme that sets forth procedures to be followed when out-of-state law enforcement officers, who are in “fresh pursuit” of a suspect, arrest that person in Indiana. Ind. Code…