State v. Morrissey

The sole issue in this appeal is whether, under article first, § 7, of the Connecticut constitution, evidence may be introduced at trial that results from a search conducted, in good faith, on the basis of a warrant unsupported by probable cause. The state charged the defendant, James J. Morrissey, with possession of cocaine with intent to sell, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of marihuana, in violation of General Statutes §§ 21a-277 (a), 21a-267 (a) and 21a-279 (c), respectively. The defendant filed a motion to suppress evidence and dismiss the information which, after a…