Calhoun v. State

Joel Brent Calhoun, the appellant, was indicted and convicted for trafficking in cannabis in violation of Alabama Code §20-2-80 (1975). Sentence was eight years' imprisonment and a $25,000 fine. Four issues are raised on appeal.

I

Calhoun argues that the search warrant was invalid because the supporting affidavit contained false information. We disagree.

A search warrant may be invalidated if the affidavit contains a material and false statement made knowingly and intentionally or in reckless disregard for the truth. Franks v. Delaware,438 U.S. 154, 98 S.Ct. 2674, 57 L.Ed.2d 667 (1978); Annot.,…