State v. Neidenbach

Defendant appealed the revocation of his probation and the imposition of a prison sentence. We allowed review to decide whether the exclusionary rule applies to probation revocation hearings. However, we cannot reach this issue because this matter is moot.

Defendant was convicted of third degree assault in 1982 and was placed on two years’ probation. While on probation, he was charged with manufacturing and possessing a controlled substance. The trial court suppressed the evidence against defendant in the drug cases because it was obtained through an unconstitutional search. The state ditl not…