State v. Hall

KIDWELL, Justice.

Charles Eugene Hall appeals from the district court’s denial of his motion to suppress evidence of drug activity that was found in his motel room as a result of a forcible entry under a warrant of attachment. Hall pled guilty to several drug-related offenses but reserved his right to appeal the denial of his motion to suppress. We reverse.

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FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Charles Eugene Hall was a registered guest at a Boise motel. The assistant manager of the motel, who suspected that drug activity was occurring in Hall’s room, summoned police on the night of February 25,…