Catonic wrote:

Decius wrote:

In any event, we're really talking about a 12-17 second difference here, not a huge period of time, this sort of entry is still illegal, and there are civil remedies that can be sought if it is employed. If they literally "catch you with your pants down" you might have a significant wad of cash coming your way, although there is some debate about that.

So the only way to avoid a no-knock warrant is to constantly be going at in your living room?

:) Isn't everyone!? No, in general, there shouldn't be an increase in no-knock warrants, and if there is, the Supremes better damn well grant cert on challenges having made this rule change...

RE: CNN.com - Police don't have to knock, justices say - Jun 15, 2006