Legal Opinion

State v. Smith

Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee

Decided April 15, 1993PublishedCited by 27 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

WADE, Judge.

The defendants, Garland Lee Smith and Donna Faye Smith, were indicted for possessing pit bull dogs for the purpose of fighting for amusement, sport or game; manufacturing marijuana; and possession of marijuana with intent to sell. Upon motion by the defendants, the trial court suppressed evidence acquired pursuant to the execution of a search warrant of the defendants’ residence.

The issue presented by the state for review is whether the evidence was properly suppressed because of a deficient supporting affidavit. The defendants argue that the search warrant was invalid for…

2Cases cited21 opinions

  1. Illinois v. GatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1983
  2. Aguilar v. TexasSupreme Court of the United States · 1964
  3. Spinelli v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1969
  4. Chambers v. MaroneySupreme Court of the United States · 1970
  5. State v. MelsonTennessee Supreme Court · 1982

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3Cited by27 opinions

  1. State of Tennessee v. Travis Kinte EcholsTennessee Supreme Court · 2012
  2. State of Tennessee v. Jessie DotsonTennessee Supreme Court · 2014
  3. State v. StevensTennessee Supreme Court · 1999
  4. State v. FrancisSupreme Court of Kansas · 2006
  5. State v. YeomansCourt of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee · 1999

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