State v. Van Beek

MARING, Justice.

[¶ 1] Paul Van Beek appeals from an order deferring imposition of sentence for the crimes of possessing marijuana and a controlled substance. Van Beek argues the district court erred in denying his motion to suppress. We affirm.

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[¶ 2] On March 7, 1997, Officer Roger Becker, a veteran narcotics investigator of the Bismarck Police Department, applied for a no-knock search warrant to search the premises at 729 North 21 st Street in Bismarck. Two hearings were held on the matter, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

[¶ 3] During the morning hearing, Officer Becker testified…