People v. Griminger
New York Court of Appeals
524 N.E.2d 409 (1988)
- Written by Deanna Curl, JD
Facts
During an interrogation in 1983, a counterfeiting suspect signed a statement accusing Griminger (defendant) of possessing and selling large quantities of drugs. On the basis of the informant’s information, an agent prepared an affidavit for a search warrant of Griminger’s home. The affidavit did not mention that the informant was under arrest when he provided the information and referred to the informant as a person known to the agent, even though the agent did not personally know the informant. A federal magistrate issued a warrant, and officers found drugs and drug paraphernalia in a subsequent search of Griminger’s home. At trial on drug charges, Griminger moved to suppress the evidence found in the search. The trial court found that the affidavit supporting the warrant was sufficient under the totality of the circumstances and denied Griminger’s motion. Following his conviction, Griminger appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Titone, J.)
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