Reading Room Document

Constitutionality of the "no-knock" provisions in the Controlled Dangerous Substances Act of 1969

The document discusses the constitutionality of the "no-knock" provisions in the Controlled Dangerous Substances Act of 1969. It concludes that such provisions are constitutional, based on the decision in Ker v. California, which upheld unannounced entry and seizure of narcotics without a warrant. The document also presents objections to the subjective judgment of police officers and references related cases such as La Peluso v. California and Chimel v. California. The questions presented for review include whether the "no-knock" provisions are constitutional and whether they are permissible under the Fourth Amendment for the prevention of the destruction of evidence.

December 11, 1969