State v. Padgett

LEVINE, Justice.

Jeff Allen Padgett appeals from a jury verdict finding him guilty of manufacturing a controlled substance in violation of North Dakota Century Code § 19-03.1-23(1). We affirm.

In order to obtain a search warrant for Padgett’s apartment, Cynthia J. Graff, agent of the North Dakota Drug Enforce ment Unit, appeared before the Stark County Judge. Graff testified that about forty minutes before the hearing she was at Padgett’s apartment and smelled the aroma of marijuana which her training and experience enabled her to identify. She also stated that on prior occasions she made…