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United Statesv.Curry Whitlow

CourtUnited States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Docket No.24-10489
Decided2024-10-17
ReporterNo. 24-10489 (11th Cir. 2024)
JudgesUnited States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Tags
Eleventh CircuitFourth AmendmentSearch WarrantProbable CauseGood-Faith ExceptionInformantMotion to Suppress
Case Summary

Police searched Whitlow’s home under a warrant supported by an affidavit stating that a previously reliable informant had recently seen a large quantity of marijuana there. Whitlow argued that the affidavit failed to establish probable cause or a timely nexus to the residence. The Eleventh Circuit did not decide the ultimate probable-cause question. It held that the affidavit contained enough indicia of probable cause—including the informant’s personal observation and track record of reliability—that officers could reasonably rely on the magistrate’s warrant. Because the Leon good-faith exception applied, suppression was unavailable, and the denial of Whitlow’s motion was affirmed.

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