I remember this case but my facts may be wrong...I recollect, if they had a warrant, it wasn't a no knock warrant.
>I remember this case but my facts may be wrong...I recollect, if they had a warrant, it wasn’t a no knock warrant.<
Most narcotics cases in NY are no knock because the drugs are disposed of so easily. I don’t know about any other states, but that is generally the rule.
Even though a warrant is no knock, police officers STILL are required to announce themselves as they enter though.
they just don’t have to wait for someone to open the door or permit entrance.
But if they don’t announce themselves the whole things becomes a real mess for everyone. If a cop gets shot in NY and there was no announcement, the person who shot him/her can walk scott free.