State v. Spicer

Defendant was convicted of the crime of illegal possession of narcotics. He appeals, asserting errors in connection with the denial of his motion to suppress and certain procedures in connection with the hearing thereof.

The affidavit for the search warrant states:

“That I am a police officer of the City of Portland Bureau of Police, assigned to the Narcotics Detail;

“That I am advised by a confidential reliable informant — known by me to be reliable because my informant has supplied me with information in the past leading to the seizure of contraband narcotics and the arrest and conviction of…