People v. Paul

This is a prosecutor’s appeal from an order suppressing evidence seized pursuant to a search warrant and dismissing charges against defendant. The cross appeal of defendant chai*57lenges orders denying his motions for discovery and to suppress evidence on the basis of the failure of the police to comply with MCL 780.656; MSA 28.1259(6). We affirm.

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A district court magistrate issued a search warrant for defendant’s residence. She did not receive specific authorization from a district court judge before issuing the warrant. Defendant filed a motion to suppress as evidence items seized pursuant to…