SWEENEY, J.
Both the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution and article I, section 7, of the Washington State Constitution require a warrant based on probable cause to search a home. Omak Police Officer James E. Bucsko saw a juvenile holding a beer bottle. He chased the juvenile to Harry Bessette's home. Officer Bucsko tried to enter the home to seize the suspect. Mr. Bessette refused entry and demanded a warrant.
The State charged and convicted...
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