Assignment:
Follow every question and then do the search warrant.Follow all the instructions
You are Officer Jones. Using the fact pattern(in attachment), please:
1) Draft an application/affidavit for a search warrant, search warrant and return for any applicable place, person or motor vehicle. For purposes of the exercise assume the application/affidavit will be presented to me, Judge Barry Moredock, Judge of the District Court of Maryland for Chesapeake County.
2) Create a 2 to 3 page paper answering the following questions and citing applicable case law to support your opinions.
a. Assuming Officer Jones only had the information set forth in paragraphs 1 through 4(in attachment), would he have probable cause for a the search warrant? Why or why not?
b. Assuming the warrant was signed by the Judge and it was later determined that probable cause was lacking, would the evidence that was seized be suppressed by the court? Why or why not?
c. What, if any, issues do you see regarding the credibility of the informant?
d. Assuming Officer Jones now has the information set forth in paragraphs 1 through 5 below(in attachment), would he have probable cause for a the search warrant? Why or why not?
Attachment:- fact pattern.rar