There is nothing new in the realization that the Constitution sometimes insulates the criminality of a few in order to protect the privacy of us all.

Antonin Scalia (1936-2016) US Supreme Court justice

Arizona v. Hicks, 480 U.S. 321 (1987)

Majority (6-3) Supreme Court opinion that refused to expand police power to search or seize evidence they suspected might be stolen.