Pailette v. State

Eldridge, Judge.

James Edward Pailette appeals a Hall County jury verdict finding him guilty of possession of oxycodone (Percocet), and possession of marijuana — less than an ounce. His sole enumeration of error challenges the trial court’s denial of his motion to suppress. Because the affidavit in support of the search warrant was deficient, we reverse Pailette’s conviction.

In August 1995, an agent assigned to the Hall County Narcotics Unit received information from a “concerned citizen” that Pailette had methamphetamine in his residence. Acting on this, the agent prepared an affidavit in…