People v. Hyman

Although fully agreeing with both the wisdom and the logic of the majority, I must respectfully dissent from that opinion and would affirm the decision of the trial court. In People v Goff, 401 Mich 412, 413-414; 258 NW2d 57 (1977), the Supreme Court unanimously held:

We conclude, as a matter of policy, that a signature is needed. After November 30, 1977, an affidavit supporting a search warrant, issued pursuant to MCLA 780.651; MSA 28.1259(1), must be signed by the affiant. A search warrant based on an unsigned affidavit will be invalid. [Emphasis added.]

In the recent case of People v…