State v. Eutsler

MARTIN (Robert M.), Judge.

The sole question for our resolution is whether the search warrant in this case was issued upon a sufficient showing to constitute probable cause to search the described premises. The State contends that probable cause was shown in the affidavit upon which the warrant was issued and the court therefore erred in allowing the defendants’ motion to suppress the evidence obtained pursuant to that search warrant.

Within the meaning of N.C. Gen. Stats. §§ 15A-243 through 245 (dealing with search warrants and their issuance), probable cause may be defined as a reasonable…