As decided in United States v. Banks, after knocking and announcing their presence and intention to search, how long do police officers have to wait before forcing entry into a home to execute a search warrant for drugs?

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In United States v. Banks, the Supreme Court held that police officers must wait a reasonable amount of time, which was determined to be approximately 15-20 seconds, after knocking and announcing their presence before they can forcibly enter a home to execute a search warrant for drugs. This time frame is considered sufficient for the occupants to respond, balancing the need for officer safety and the protection of the occupant's Fourth Amendment rights.

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