Commonwealth v. Fernandes

The defendant was charged with carrying a firearm without a license, unlawful possession of ammunition, and possession of a class D substance (marijuana) with intent to distribute. The defendant moved to suppress "anything recovered as a result of" searches conducted of the defendant's residence and person pursuant to two search warrants. A District Court judge allowed the motion after concluding that the application for the warrants failed to establish probable cause. The Commonwealth obtained approval from a single justice of the Supreme Judicial Court to pursue an interlocutory appeal.…