Rosa v. State

OPINION

Michael Rosa appeals from his conviction and sentence for possession of cocaine.

Rosa’s appeal of his conviction challenges the sufficiency of the affidavit upon which a search warrant issued. While we have found this a close case, we conclude that the affidavit contained enough “reliable information .. . set forth in sufficient detail to warrant a reasonably prudent [person] in believing that a criminal offense has been . .. committed,” 1 and, therefore, that probable cause for the search was shown.

A brief factual background is necessary for us to discuss our decision. The following…