State v. Ward

DANA, Justice.

The State appeals from an order of the Superior Court (Penobscot County, Krav-chuck, J.) suppressing the evidentiary fruits of a search of James Ward’s Bangor apartment conducted by the police under the authority of a search warrant. On appeal, the State contends that contrary to the findings of the Superior Court, the affidavit offered in support of the warrant did provide a substantial basis for the District Court’s finding of probable cause to believe that Ward’s residence contained illegal contraband. We agree and therefore vacate the order of the Superior Court. 1

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