Hudson+v.+Michigan

In 2006, Booker T. Hudson, was convicted of drug and firearm possession in state court. This happened after police found cocaine and a gun in his home. The police had a search warrant. However, police failed to follow the fourth amendment "Knock and announce" rule which requires police to wait 20 - 30 seconds after the knock. The judge ruled that the evidence found in the home could therefore not be used. So, the Michigan Court of Appeals reversed the decision to exclude the evidence. In the end, Booker T. Hudson lost the trial and was charged with drug possession. The court rejected the exclusionary rule. Even though Hudson argued that his fourth amendment was violated. The court ruled a 5-4 voting. The police officers were found to be in violating the "knock and announce" requirement. Even though he argued that his exclusionary rule was violated. The evidence that was found, was used on court. 4th Amendment
 * Hudson v. Michigan**