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Criminal Procedure keyed to Kamisar
Illinois v. Gates
Citation:
462 U.S. 213, 103 S.Ct. 2317, 76 L.Ed.2d 527 (1983)Facts
Bloomingdale police received an anonymous letter accusing Sue and Lance Gates (defendants) of selling drugs. The letter offered information about the Gates’ plan for a suspected upcoming drug buy in Florida, including the specific dates and manner of travel. Subsequent investigation by police corroborated the letter’s predictions that Lance would fly down to Florida to meet Sue and then drive back to Chicago the next day. Police obtained a search warrant for Gates’ vehicle and residence. 350 pounds of marijuana were found in the car, and marijuana, weapons and other contraband were found in the home. The trial court suppressed the evidence, holding that the affidavit did not contain sufficient information to sustain a determination of probable cause.
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