Illinois v. McArthur — Souter, J., Concurring

Summary

Justice Souter concurs with the Court’s judgment, emphasizing that exigent‑circumstances analysis depends on the suspect’s location and that the law’s strong preference for warrants justifies impounding a dwelling rather than conducting a warrantless search. Justice Stevens dissents, arguing the minor marijuana offense is a poor vehicle for Fourth Amendment analysis and would have dismissed the writ as improvidently granted.