State v. Rocco

Eldridge, Judge.

Pursuant to investigation, Hall County officers secured the home of William E. Rocco while waiting for a search warrant to issue. The warrant issued, and the officers were informed of such fact by telephone. Before the search warrant was in their physical possession, the officers acted thereon and searched Rocco’s home. Prior to the search, the officers informed the resident of the premises of the existence of the warrant. Methamphetamine was seized. During the search, the warrant arrived, and a copy was left with the resident.

Rocco was charged with possession and filed a…