1 CA-CR 07-0177-91122
1 CA-CR 07-0177-91122
1 CA-CR 07-0177-91122
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information.<br />
He asserts that when the false and misleading<br />
information is redacted, the affidavit is insufficient to<br />
support a finding of probable cause for the search.<br />
10 In general, we will not disturb the denial of a motion<br />
to suppress evidence absent “a clear abuse of discretion.”<br />
State v. Crowley, 202 Ariz. 80, 83, 7, 41 P.3d 618, 621 (App.<br />
2002). Furthermore, we view the facts in the light most<br />
favorable to sustaining the trial court’s ruling on the motion<br />
to suppress. State v. Hyde, 186 Ariz. 252, 265, 921 P.2d 655,<br />
668 (1996).<br />
11 A warrant may be voided if the defendant shows by a<br />
preponderance of evidence that (1) the affidavit contained a<br />
false statement made knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly by<br />
the affiant; and (2) the false statement was necessary to a<br />
finding of probable cause. Franks v. Delaware, 438 U.S. 154,<br />
155-56 (1978). If a defendant establishes the first prong of<br />
the test, the court must set aside the false information. State<br />
v. Buccini, 167 Ariz. 550, 554, 810 P.2d 178, 182 (1991). The<br />
court must then view the affidavit’s remaining content to<br />
determine whether it establishes probable cause. Id. If not,<br />
the search warrant is void and anything obtained from the search<br />
must be excluded. Id.<br />
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