State v. Valley

After final judgment, defendant, Neal Valley, appeals from a decision of the Fourth Judicial District, Missoula County, denying his motion to suppress physical evidence based on lack of probable cause for issuance of a search warrant. We reverse.

The sole issue on appeal is whether the District Court erred in denying defendant’s motion to suppress.

On March 31, 1988, the Missoula County Sheriff’s Department applied to District Court for a warrant to search the residence of defendant, Neal Valley. The application for the search warrant was based on anonymous and confidential tips. The tips as…