State v. Wise

This case concerns the legality of an entry and search of a hotel room by police officers under Article I, section 9, of the Oregon Constitution. The trial court allowed use of the evidence obtained from the search, and defendant Danny Wise was convicted of racketeering involving controlled substances. ORS 166.725. The Court of Appeals affirmed from the bench. 85 Or App 223, 736 P2d 229 (1987). We reverse and remand the case to the circuit court.

The police received information that a reputed methamphetamine manufacturer, Danny Aldrich, and an associate, Cathy Oberholtzer, would be selling…