NE: Indicia linking def to premises searched could be subject of SW; affidavit didn’t need a detailed explanation of CODIS for magistrate

Obtaining defendant’s CSLI in February 2017, 16 months before Carpenter, was in good faith and reasonable. That information could thus be used in an affidavit for search warrant for his house because probable cause was otherwise shown for it. Also, a DNA sample linked to defendant was run through CODIS coming back as his, and the result could be used in the affidavit for the search warrant. The issuing magistrate did not need a detailed explanation of CODIS in the affidavit. Indicia (here called “venue items”) of a link to the premises to be searched and defendant could be seized and were particularly described. The paragraph in the warrant for the cell phones was partially vague, but it was particular enough. “The probable cause provided by the affidavit supported looking for electronic records that could contain information that establishes ownership, occupancy, or control over the residence being searched. The search for and seizure of the specifically listed electronic items did not violate Jennings’ Fourth Amendment rights.” Gloves were particularly described and with probable cause. Other “clothing items” likely was vague, but it was harmless error on the record as a whole. State v. Jennings, 305 Neb. 809 (May 15, 2020).

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