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In the hypothetical the only persons who could encounter the dangers would be warranted agents. This isn't about "traps that could injure unsuspecting trespassers." This is, "Fine, you got a warrant. If you try to execute it, I'm warning you that any evidence you're searching for will be destroyed and you could die in the process." Only I know how. In this case can a court compel me to do anything to facilitate a safe and successful execution of a warrant against my property? And if the agents proceed despite that clear warning what liability do I face and under what theories?
– feetwet ♦
Commented Sep 25, 2015 at 4:09
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@feetwet well there is probable cause for the warrant so there must be some other crime "in evidence."
– jqning
Commented Sep 25, 2015 at 4:36
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@feetwet People have been charged with assault and murder for setting traps. But with cops, there is an added issue: cops aren't trespassers. They are legally on the property, and it is illegal to use force to prevent their entry.
– cpast
Commented Sep 27, 2015 at 19:03
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@feetwet presumably you can secure your premises however you want. No. You can't.
– jqning
Commented Sep 27, 2015 at 23:05
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@jqning - I think the U.S. government set the upper limit for passive security on its nuclear weapon sites. Nowhere is anything resembling a "weapon" employed. It's just layers of steel, cement, and earth. ("Active" security, when present, takes the form of a guard detail.) Other than maybe zoning and fire codes I can't come up with any idea of how "hardening" or "passive security" might break any law.
– feetwet ♦
Commented Oct 4, 2015 at 18:06

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