State v. Howell

The state appeals a pretrial order suppressing evidence. The primary issue is whether the supporting affidavit contains sufficient facts to establish probable cause for issuance of certain search warrants. We conclude that the affidavit is sufficient and reverse.

The warrants were based on an affidavit by Detective Durbin, which sets out his training, experience and knowledge of indoor marijuana growing operations, as well as that of Detective Barbero, with whom Durbin conferred. It also includes information which came from several named informants and Durbin’s inquiries at the power company.

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