Search Warrants: Hearsay - Two-Part Test

Information
  • Introduction to Search Warrants
  • Requirements for Issuance
  • Hearsay: Two-Part Test
    		•  Exercises
  • Hearsay: Veracity
  • Hearsay: Basis of Knowledge
  • Hearsay: Probable Cause for Issuance
    		•  Forms
  • Affidavit - PDF | Word
  • Search Warrant - PDF | Word
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    1. That within the last 24 hours, Affiant has been contacted by a Confidential Informant, who advised that a subject driving a red Chrysler PT Cruiser with Texas Plates, was currently selling heroin at a residence at 1106 South Cahoon. That Subject John Doe was from out of town and had brought the heroin in.

    Does Statement 1 above adequately state the informant's basis of knowledge for the allegation that Cordova is selling heroin?

    YES          NO

    Sorry, but this statement does not support the informant's basis of knowledge. While the informant reportedly stated that Cordova had brought heroin into town and was selling it at the house in question, there is no indication of how the informant gathered this information. Please try again.

    You're right. This statement does not adequately state the informant's basis of knowledge.

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