1. Do you think it was a determining factor that Mrs. Randolph had recently returned from Canada and that she and Mr. Randolph’s reconciliation was unclear?
2. In fact, Mrs. Randolph’s complaint about her husband was allegedly made because she was afraid for her child, who had been removed by her husband from the house. If the child was still present, would that have been enough of an exigent circumstance to allow the police to search without a warrant? Why or why not?
3. What police conduct is being encouraged or discouraged by the court’s decision?