State v. Belden

SUBSTITUTE OPINION

THE COURT’S PRIOR OPINION DATED NOVEMBER 16, 2009, IS HEREBY WITHDRAWN

MELANSON, Judge.

Robin J. Belden appeals from his judgment of conviction for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. Specifically, Belden challenges the district court’s order denying his motion to suppress. For the reasons set forth below, we vacate Belden’s judgment of conviction.

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FACTS AND PROCEDURE

An unnamed confidential informant (Cl) began working with police in 2007 in order to reduce the Cl’s pending drug charge. The Cl told officers that she believed she could obtain marijuana…