Sciangula v. Mancuso

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• noting magistrate entitled to draw logical inferences based on facts contained in the affidavit and magistrate’s probable cause determination is reviewed with great deference
• decision to issue warrant will be upheld so long as magistrate had a substantial basis for probable cause finding
• we defer to the magistrate’s finding of probable cause if, under the totality of the circumstances, the affidavit shows a substantial basis for the conclusion
• “facts showing the strong odor of alcohol coming from a driver who has recently been involved in a serious motor vehicle accident resulting in significant injuries demonstrate probable cause”
• defendant bears burden of showing statements in probable-cause affidavit are false

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