The affidavit for warrant isn\u2019t perfect but it\u2019s good enough for the issuing magistrate to draw inferences. \u201cAgain, the affidavit could have been improved with explicit explanations of the \u2018how\u2019 and \u2018why.\u2019 But I do not fault an experienced judge for making the inferences necessary to find probable cause for this warrant.\u201d The question is not actual probable cause; it\u2019s whether there is a substantial basis to believe there is probable cause, and this satisfies that. United States v. Goodman, 2026 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 4104 (N.D. Iowa Jan. 9, 2026).*<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defendant\u2019s general allegations his warrantless arrest lacked probable cause was enough to deny a hearing. People v. Escobar, 2025 N.Y. Misc. LEXIS 10237 (N.Y. Co. Dec. 19, 2025).*<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Probable cause was shown for the warrant to draw defendant\u2019s blood. State v. Chandler, 2026 Del. Super. LEXIS 13 (Jan. 9, 2026).*<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The facts on the use of allegedly excessive force are in dispute, so there is no appellate jurisdiction of the qualified immunity question. Griffith v. Kattoula, 2026 U.S. App. LEXIS 663 (6th Cir. Jan. 7, 2026).*<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The affidavit for warrant isn\u2019t perfect but it\u2019s good enough for the issuing magistrate to draw inferences. \u201cAgain, the affidavit could have been improved with explicit explanations of the \u2018how\u2019 and \u2018why.\u2019 But I do not fault an experienced judge … Continue reading