State v. Babcock

SABERS, Justice.

[¶ 1.] Ann Paige Babcock (Babcock) was indicted for possessing methamphetamine and inhabiting a place where drugs are kept. Prior to trial, she made a motion to suppress evidence, arguing: (1) law enforcement’s affidavit did not provide probable cause to justify the issuance of an “all persons search warrant” and (2) there were no exigent circumstances permitting law enforcement to forgo the “knock and announce” requirement in the warrant. The circuit court denied the motion and Babcock was later convicted on both counts. Babcock appeals the denial of her motion to suppress.…