November 9, 2015

Police could enter home for dropped 911 call. State v. Reece ___NJ ___ (2015)(A-79/80-13)

Police could enter home for dropped 911 call.  State v. Reece ___NJ ___ (2015)(A-79/80-13)

The emergency-aid doctrine justified the officers’ warrantless entry into defendant’s home. Based thereon, defendant’s conviction for resisting arrest is affirmed, and defendant’s conviction for obstruction is reinstated.

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