When evaluating applications for search warrants based on tips from confidential or anonymous informants, magistrates must consider the __________.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The totality of circumstances refers to all relevant facts and circumstances surrounding a case, including the credibility and veracity of the informant, the specificity of the information provided, and the seriousness of the crime being investigated. The suspect's or informant's arrest record alone may not be sufficient to determine the validity of the tip.

When Evaluating Applications for Search Warrants Based on Tips from Confidential