State v. Johnston

¶1 James Johnston appeals from a judgment convicting him of two felony drug charges, as well as a misdemeanor offense, and from an order denying his postconviction motion. Johnston claims: (1) the circuit court erred by denying his motion to suppress evidence based upon a lack of probable cause to support the issuance of a search warrant; and (2) his trial counsel provided ineffective assistance because he failed to raise additional grounds for suppression. We reject each contention and affirm.

BACKGROUND

¶2 The search warrant affidavit at issue in this appeal contained the following averments.…