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HJR24: concerning misdemeanors and probable cause.

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HJR 24 - AS INTRODUCED

2003 SESSION

03-2301

04/09

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 24

A RESOLUTION concerning misdemeanors and probable cause.

ANALYSIS

This house joint resolution declares and affirms that misdemeanor offenses of any kind shall not constitute probable cause under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution.

03-2301

04/09

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Three

A RESOLUTION concerning misdemeanors and probable cause.

Whereas, the general court and the governor do hereby concur and reaffirm that misdemeanor offenses of any kind shall not constitute probable cause under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution; and

Whereas, the scope and power of the federal government, especially under the USA Patriot Act, should be limited in order to protect and preserve the liberty and freedom of the citizens of this state; and

Whereas, any interpretation to the contrary is hereby deemed to be unjust and incorrect; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

That the general court and the governor do hereby concur and reaffirm that misdemeanor offenses of any kind shall not constitute probable cause under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution.