Warrantless home entry
Ryburn v. Huff
In brief
The Supreme Court overturned the Ninth Circuit’s ruling and ordered judgment for the officers.
- Where it stands
- Decided
Decided 9-0 · January 23, 2012 · Per curiam
- What it’s about
- The case concerned police officers entering a home without a warrant after the homeowner’s behavior led them to fear danger.
- Who it affects
- The officers receive a judgment in their favor, and the Ninth Circuit must enter it.
Summary: written with AI from the case record.
What it's about
The Supreme Court overturned the Ninth Circuit’s ruling and sent the case back to that court for a judgment in favor of the officers (remanded).
The homeowner challenged the officers’ warrantless entry under the Fourth Amendment.
Question presented
Did the police officers violate the Fourth Amendment by entering a home without a warrant when the homeowner exhibited unusual behavior leading the officers to believe they were in danger?
What the Court decided
Holding
The petition for certiorari is granted, the judgment of the Ninth Circuit is reversed, and the case is remanded for the entry of judgment in favor of petitioners.
- Result
- Reversed
The vote
What's next
The Ninth Circuit must enter judgment in favor of the officers, as the Supreme Court directed.
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