Thompson Versus Louisiana

Question 0

Issue

Answer 0

Whether these discoveries are admissible under the murder scene exception to the search warrant

Question 1

Facts

Answer 1

Defendant shot her husband. And just a quantity of pills and suicide attempt. Called her adult daughter. Daughter immediately called emergency services. Several deputies arrived at the home in response to the information. Deafly’s entered made a cursory search discovered the deceased husband. Officers transported the defendant to hospital and secured seen. 35 minutes later homicide unit arrive. Conducted a follow-up investigation of homicide and attempted suicide. Deputies conducted a search of the house and found a pistol and a couple notes.

Question 2

Held

Answer 2

No. There is no murder scene exception to the fourth amendments warrant requirement.