"While arguing motions outside the presence of the jury, Gerarde told Judge Robert N. Chatigny that the officers' presence on the property was justified under the law, in part because it was an emergency. Police had received a tip from a gang member that two illegal guns were under the front seat of a Nissan Maxima in the backyard of the house at 297 Enfield St.
But Schoenhorn likened O'Hare's presence on the property, without a warrant, to his having "illegally come into a house."
Closing arguments are scheduled for Friday."
Stay tuned.,.,...