People v. Clark

Defendant, Ann M. Clark, was charged by information with unlawful possession of more than 30 but less than 500 grams of cannabis (Ill. Rev. Stat.1979, ch. 56½, par. 704(d)). Her motion to suppress evidence seized pursuant to a search warrant was granted. The State brings this appeal.

A search warrant authorizing police to search defendant’s apartment for marijuana and drug-related paraphernalia was issued on August 22, 1979. The application for the warrant was accompanied by an affidavit signed by Elgin Police Detective Mark Buitson. The affidavit, in relevant part, states as follows:

“1. The…