McMaster v. Pennsylvania
Petition for certiorari denied on November 17, 2025
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-1244 | Pa. Super. Ct. | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | OT 2025 |
Issue: Whether it is an improper expansion of the “emergency aid exception” and/or “protective sweep doctrine” to authorize a warrantless entry into a home without any objective evidence that anyone was in the home and needed aid, where an officer is concerned, based on his experiences involving individuals under the influence of controlled substances, that there could be a person in the home suffering from a potential overdose or medical emergency.
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 06/02/2025 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due July 7, 2025) |
| 06/26/2025 | Waiver of right of respondent Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to respond filed. |
| 07/09/2025 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/29/2025. |
| 08/11/2025 | Response Requested. (Due September 10, 2025) |
| 08/29/2025 | Motion to extend the time to file a response from September 10, 2025 to October 10, 2025, submitted to The Clerk. |
| 09/02/2025 | Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including October 10, 2025. |
| 10/09/2025 | Brief of respondent Pennsylvania in opposition filed. |
| 10/29/2025 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/14/2025. |
| 11/17/2025 | Petition DENIED. |