Daily Archives: December 14, 2022

W.D.Tenn.: Merely saying in SW affidavit drug dealers usually keep stuff at home isn’t nexus; but GFE applies anyway

Merely alleging in a search warrant application that drug dealers usually keep drugs at home does not satisfy the nexus requirement. It does, however, satisfy the good faith exception. Motion to suppress denied. United States v. Neal, 2022 U.S. Dist. … Continue reading

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CA3: Scope of curtilage argument changed on appeal and thus waived

This case involved an argument about what is curtilage around a tent and firepit. Explosives were found outside this curtilage. On appeal, the scope of curtilage changed, and it’s waived. United States v. Madziarek, 2022 U.S. App. LEXIS 34076 (3d … Continue reading

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