Wheeler v. Commonwealth

Jean Marie Wheeler and Keith William Wheeler (defendants) were convicted by the trial court, sitting without a jury, of possession of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and marijuana, and possession, with intent to distribute, of amphetamines. We granted this appeal to consider defendants’ challenge to the validity of the search warrant authorizing a search of the defendants’ residence. In particular, we must determine whether the affidavit contained sufficient facts for a neutral and detached magistrate to make the requisite finding of probable cause.

On September 16, 1974, police officers of…