United Statesv.Curry Whitlow
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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