no knock search warrant

A search warrant that authorizes the police to enter premises without knocking and announcing their presence and purpose before entry because a prior announcement would lead to the destruction of the objects searched for or would endanger the safety of the police or another person. Cf. KNOCK-AND-ANNOUNCE RULE. [Cases: Searches and Seizures 143.1. C.J.S. Searches and Seizures §§ 195–201.]

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