¶1A motion was made, after the evidence for the state was through, to introdiice said attendants as witnesses, against whom there was no evidence, but their going with Shaw by his command to the house. The court took time to consider of it, and was of opinion that their going with Shaw by his command, and being present when he broke said doors, under the circumstances was doing nothing that was unlawful; and they were admitted, and the defendants found not guilty, and dismissed without cost.
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State v. Shaw
Decided September 15, 1789
Connecticut Superior Court · decided 1789-09-15
<p>An officer, in a prosecution for a crime, after making known his> business, and demanding admittance may break open tlie door, in order to make an arrest.</p> <p>Persons joined in a complaint against whom there is no evidence; may be admitted as witnesses.</p>
Decided 1789-09-15