State v. Ranquist

AMENDED OPINION 1

McHUGH, Judge:

T1 The State appeals from an order dismissing, with prejudice, charges against Defendant Lloyd Ranquist for possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), a first degree felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a class A misdemeanor. See Utah Code Ann. §§ 58-87-8(2), (4), 58-37a-5 (2002 & Supp.2004). The State contends that the trial court improperly suppressed evidence obtained upon execution of a warrant issued on the basis of amphetamine residue found in Defendant's curbside garbage five days before the warrant was issued. Because we conclude…