United States v. Owens

The requirements and purpose of the “knock and announce” statute are satisfied if, after knocking and announcing, and al*578lowing sufficient time for an occupant of the residence to open the door, police officers seeking to execute a search warrant reasonably believe that they have been denied entry. See D.C.Code § 23-524(a) (2001) (incorporating requirements of 18 U.S.C. § 3109 that an officer be “refused admittance” after giving notice of authority and purpose). I agree with the majority’s analysis that the police could reasonably come to that conclusion on the facts of this case.

I also agree…