3. Defendant A was having a gathering at his home. A noise complaint was called in by a neighbor and police reported to the address in response. Hoping to surprise unsuspecting Defendant A and his guests, the police went around to the back door, entering the fenced backyard. Before knocking, Police Officer A moved a large statue blocking a back window and peeked inside. Officer A observed a significant amount of marijuana and rolling papers on the kitchen table. After placing the statue back in its original position, the officers knocked and told Defendant A they would be searching his home because they believed it contained marijuana. Should this evidence be excluded? What court cases justify your decision?
