Agreed. Having faced potential costs associated with exercising rights, I must say it can go very bad, very quick. Done right, even when it does go bad, means

Agreed. Having faced potential costs associated with exercising rights, I must say it can go very bad, very quick. Done right, even when it does go bad, means a likely win in court. In my case, preventing warrantless home entry involved: Personal beating, like ouch! People will notice it happened to you type ouch! An evening in holding. Long walk home. (I could have gotten a ride, but was a mess mentally and just walked 10 miles. A few thousand for a defense attorney. 10 court appearances called for at expensive and tiresome times. Trial. Tort to recover fees. Personal unease for about 6 months while it all played out. Not recommended. Unless it is worth it. In my case it was more than standing on principle. Finally, public defenders are not generally what you want in rights violation type scenarios. Be ready to pay up for experienced representation. Be ready to take the ride, take the beating, pay the money, lose the time.