State v. Grams

¶1 Ricky Lee Grams (“Rick”) and Penny Lynn Grams (“Penny”) appeal an Order on Motion to Suppress from the First Judicial District Court, Lewis and Clark County. We affirm.

¶2 The following issue is dispositive of this appeal:

¶3 Did the application for a search warrant provide sufficient probable cause for its issuance?

BACKGROUND

¶4 On March 13,2001, Helena Police Officer Mark Ekola applied for a search warrant to search the residence of Rick and Penny Grams (collectively, the “Grams”). Approximately one month earlier, authorities arrested fourteen-year-old Z.D. for possession of marijuana. Z.D.…