[justlurking]

Or are you ready to concede that they would have needed a warrant to perform a search -- and therefore have presented probable cause to a federal judge?

If that is indeed the process, certainly. But, do you actually have information that establishes that is the process used by the BSA under these circumstances, or is this just your opinion?

And, is this a last-resort effort? Would the owner have had an opportunity to resolve the problem voluntarily?

I can be reasonable. Can you?

[Bush2000]

If that is indeed the process, certainly. But, do you actually have information that establishes that is the process used by the BSA under these circumstances, or is this just your opinion?

Marshals don't just show up at your door wanting to search your place unless they intend to execute a warrant.

And, is this a last-resort effort? Would the owner have had an opportunity to resolve the problem voluntarily?

Personally, I think that BSA wanted to make an example of this guy. Just my opinion. And maybe a high-profile example is what they were looking for.