State v. Haggarty

The State appeals a suppression order. We reverse.

Four uniformed police officers went to the apartment of Stuart Hamilton to execute a search warrant for stolen property. Upon arriving at the apartment, two of the officers waited at the back door while the other two went to the front door. One of the officers at the front door knocked and stated: "Police officers, we have a search warrant, open this door."

After approximately 30 seconds, Hamilton opened the door. One of the two officers stated "We have a search warrant" and simultaneously pushed Hamilton back into the apartment. Hamilton and…