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Norman Thomas, II v. State of Indiana
24A-CR-1731
Criminal. Reverses Hendricks Superior Court Judge Mark Smith’s denial of Norman Thomas II’s motion to suppress drug evidence obtained during a search of his home pursuant to two search warrants. Finds that the first search warrant is invalid because it was unsupported by probable cause and the items listed as sought to be searched were not sufficiently particularized. Also finds the good-faith exception does not apply to the first search. Finally, finds that because the first search was invalid, the second search was necessarily invalid as well, and the evidence obtained from the searches must be suppressed and the trial court erred by denying the motion to suppress. Attorney for appellant: Brian Johnson. Attorneys for appellees: Attorney General Todd Rokita, Deputy Attorney General Alexandria Sons.
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