Search Warrant – Lack of Probable Cause

By: Derek Hawkins//July 11, 2017//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Marcus L. Pantoja

Case No.: 2016AP1289

Officials: Brennan, P.J., Kessler and Dugan, JJ.

Focus: Search Warrant – Lack of Probable Cause

Marcus L. Pantoja appeals the judgment convicting him of one count of possession of heroin with intent to deliver. On appeal, Pantoja contends that the affidavit in support of a search warrant for his residence at 1100 South 1st Street (1st Street) did not establish probable cause for the search, and did not establish reasonable suspicion for authorization of the no-knock entry. We disagree and affirm.

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Attorney Derek A. Hawkins is the managing partner at Hawkins Law Offices LLC, where he heads up the firm’s startup law practice. He specializes in business formation, corporate governance, intellectual property protection, private equity and venture capital funding and mergers & acquisitions. Check out the website at www.hawkins-lawoffices.com or contact them at 262-737-8825.

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