State v. McDougald

BALEY, Judge.

The defendant contends that it was error for him not to be given a copy of the search warrant, that entry into his premises was illegal, and that evidence obtained by the search should be suppressed. We find no merit in these contentions.

G.S. 15-21 specifically provides that a failure to furnish copy of warrant “. . . shall not invalidate the arrest.” The offi cers read the search warrant to the defendant before any search was made, and he was advised of its contents. There was no indication in the record that defendant made any contention that he had suffered any improper…