225 Ga. App. 208 - Young v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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7 state decisions

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1. “[i]t is true that the Code states that a motion to suppress shall `state facts' showing wherein the search and seizure were unlawful. [OCGA § 17-5-30(b).] However, analysis reveals that, with respect to warrantless searches, many of the necessary allegations are negative facts (e.g., the search was conducted without a warrant, the movant did not consent to the search) and conclusions based upon mixed questions of law and negative fact (e.g., the officer lacked probable cause to arrest or search).”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. Dean v. State · 233 Ga. App. 496 - State v. Barnett

2. “[t]he motion in this case was sufficient to put the state on notice as to the type of search involved (without warrant vs. with warrant), which witnesses to bring to the hearing on the motion, and the legal issues to be resolved at that hearing.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 233 Ga. App. 496 - State v. Barnett