Alaska v. Crocker
Alaska Court of Appeals
97 P.3d 93 (2004)
- Written by Patrick Speice, JD
Facts
Police officers received a tip that Leo Crocker (defendant) was growing marijuana in his home. The officers detected a strong marijuana odor when they went to Crocker’s home and then learned that Crocker’s home had used more electricity than average homes in the area over the prior 13 months. Based on these facts, the officers applied for and obtained a warrant to search Crocker’s home. During the subsequent search, the officers found marijuana, live marijuana plants, and equipment for growing marijuana in Crocker’s home. Crocker was charged with drug-related offenses and moved to suppress the evidence found during the search, arguing that the search warrant was invalid. The district court agreed with Crocker, suppressed the evidence, and dismissed the charges. The state appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Mannheimer, J.)
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