Warrantless Search – Probable Cause

By: Derek Hawkins//May 29, 2018//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. John W. Newsom

Case No.: 2016AP2240-CR

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

Focus: Warrantless Search – Probable Cause

John W. Newsom appeals the circuit court’s judgment convicting him of possession of cocaine with intent to deliver, as a second or subsequent offense. He also appeals the circuit court’s order denying his motion for postconviction relief. Newsom argues: (1) the search warrant allowing a police dog to sniff the outside of his residence for the presence of drugs was not supported by probable cause; (2) a second warrant to search the interior of his residence was not supported by probable cause; and (3) the extended supervision condition that he not carry more than $200 in cash is unreasonable. We affirm.

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