State v. Carroll

¶ 1. The State of Wisconsin appeals from an order suppressing photographic evidence obtained from a cell phone that was seized from Jermichael James Carroll. We reverse because we conclude that the evidence was ultimately seized pursuant to a valid search warrant.

BACKGROUND

¶ 2. At issue is an order suppressing evidence obtained from the defendant's cell phone after he was stopped for speeding. The following facts are taken from the complaint, a search warrant application and the detective's testimony at the suppression hearing.

¶ 3. On December 6, 2006, Detective John Belsha and his partner,…