People v. Grady

ERICKSON, Justice.

The prosecution brought this interlocutory appeal pursuant to C.A.R. 4.1, challenging an order of the trial court granting defendants’ motion to suppress tangible evidence and statements. We reverse and remand to the district court for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

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On October 20, 1985, a Pueblo County judge issued a search warrant for the residence and garage at 2141 East Routt Ave nue, Pueblo, Colorado. The search warrant was based upon an affidavit prepared by Detective Lewis C. Andrew that contained facts obtained from a confidential informant and…