2003 Pa. Super. 429 - Commonwealth v. Walker’s Empirical Analysis
2003
Citation profile
8
cited by 8 later decisions
1
states following
June 2013
most recently cited
8 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on Arizona v. Hicks · Commonwealth v. Melendez · Commonwealth v. DeJesus · Commonwealth v. Roland · Commonwealth v. Mason
Most-quoted passages
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“(1) the gravity of the offense; (2) whether there is a reasonable belief that the suspect is armed; (3) whether there is a clear showing of probable cause; (4) whether there is a strong showing that the suspect is within the premises to be searched; (5) whether there is a likelihood that the suspect will escape; (6) whether the entry was peaceable; (7) the time of the entry, i.e., day or night; (8) whether the officer was in hot pursuit of a fleeing felon; (9) whether there is a likelihood that evidence may be destroyed; and (10) whether there is a danger to police or others.”
2 later decisions quote this exact passage“Although [the officer] had no reason to believe that Appellant was armed, would be a danger to the officer or others, or might easily escape, other factors weigh heavily in favor of a finding of exigent circumstances. First, Appellant was suspected of possession of narcotics and paraphernalia, both serious offenses.... [T]here was more than a clear showing of probable cause, and no question that Appellant would be in the motel room, as the officer personally saw him enter it. The time of entry was mid-morning, not at night ... Moreover, the officer’s entry was peaceable. Although the door was closed, it was not latched ... it was [j]ust a matter of pushing the weight of the door. Finally, because drugs and crack pipes may be easily disposed, there was a strong likelihood here that evidence would be destroyed. Immediately after seeing the officer approach, and while holding a crack pipe in plain view, Appellant turned, reentered the room, and closed the door. It was certainly reasonable for the officer to determine that Appellant might destroy any narcotics and paraphernalia stored in that room.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage
How this case has been treated — in progress
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