You should have gotten a search warrant. I'm sorry. But it's that simple.

7 seconds sound clip from the Dirty Harry 1 movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:14:04 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

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- This is Judge Bannerman of the appellate court.

- He also holds classes in constitutional law in Berkeley.

- I've asked him for an opinion.

- Your Honor?

- Well, in my opinion, the search of the suspect's quarters was illegal. Evidence obtained thereby, such as that hunting rifle for instance, is inadmissible in court.

- You should have gotten a search warrant. I'm sorry. But it's that simple.

- Search warrant? There was the girl dying!

- She was, in fact, dead according to the medical report!

- But I didn't know that!

- The court would have to recognize the police officer's legitimate concern for the girl's life, but there is no way they can possibly condone police torture.

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