Lawyers USA has ceased publication. If you have purchased a research pass or still have additional time on your current Digital Subscription, you may access locked stories by logging in.
Justices rule in search and seizure case
The authority of police officers to detain a suspect incident to the execution of a search warrant is limited to the immediate vicinity of the premises to be searched, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled, finding the detention of a defendant a mile from his apartment was unconstitutional.