Commonwealth v. Luthy

This case presents the question of the quantum of evidence sufficient to establish probable cause to search the residence'of the principal of a drug delivery service. A grand jury indicted the defendants, Heather Luthy and Joseph Luthy, *103on charges of trafficking in cocaine in excess of 200 grams2 and conspiracy to violate drug laws.3 The defendants filed motions to suppress evidence seized at their residence, 909 Pike Avenue, Attleboro. Following a hearing, a Superior Court judge issued a memorandum of decision allowing the defendants’ motions on the grounds that the affidavit offered to…