Antonio Richard Rochin Case Summary

The action of the police officers were completely wrong, both legally and morally. The officers violated Antonio Richard Rochin’s 4th, 14th and 5th Amendment rights. The officers never obtained a warrant to enter and search Rochin’s residence; therefore, making any evidence discovered inadmissible in court. In addition they violated Rochin’s 4th Amendment rights, and no one should have their home broken into by those who’s jobs are supposed to protect us based on some hearsay evidence. It would be understandable if these officers had enough evidence to create probable cause to create enough reasonable suspicion to get a warrant before searching Rochin’s house. Instead the officers chose to take the law into their own hands by “jumping