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Payton v. New York
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| Payton v. New York | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
|---|---|
| Citation | |
| Date decided | April 15, 1980 |
Facts
Payton has murdered an employee of a gas station. His home was searched without a warrant by the New York Police Department. Evidence was gathered without a search warrant.
Procedural History
Payton was arrested for a murder in his home. He was convicted based on evidence gathered in the warrantless search of the suspect's home.
Holding
A search warrant is needed even for a felony arrest in accordance with the Court interpretation of the 4th Amendment to the US Constitution.
