This seems like a no-brainer to me:
Police investigating a credible report may legally enter outdoor private property and seize evidence of a crime if it is within public view, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled.The ruling Tuesday stemmed from an animal neglect case but could have wider implications.
The U.S. Supreme Court does not prohibit "reasoanble" warrantless searches, so I not sure what new ground the "wider implications" refer to. Here's the Indiana Law Blog's report of the case, which includes a link to the decision.
