2003 S.D. 143
Decided December 10, 2003
South Dakota Supreme Court · decided 2003-12-10
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Decided 2003-12-10
Cited by 17 later decisions — most recently June 2025
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¶1(concurring in result).
¶2[¶ 34.] I join Justice Meierhenry’s special writing for the reasons stated therein. *59There simply was no reason for the officers to search and seize Cordell’s clothing without first obtaining a warrant.
¶3[¶ 35.] I concur in the result of the majority opinion because there was probable cause for a warrant and therefore no prejudice has been shown in this habeas corpus proceeding.