Eaton v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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4 state decisions

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1. “Probable cause exists when 'there is a fair probability that contraband or evidence of a crime will be found in a particular place.' " Eaton , 889 N.E.2d at 299 (quoting U.S. v. Grubbs, 547 U.S. 90 , 95, 126 S.Ct. 1494 , 164 L.Ed.2d 195 (2006) ) (emphasis added). The Court continued, "Significantly, probable cause requires only a probability or substantial chance of criminal activity, not an actual showing of such activity.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. William Washburn v. State of Indiana

2. “stated that drug traffickers commonly keep U.S. currency within quick access and maintain records in a variety of forms including ledgers, computers, cell phones, pagers, phone bills, and wire transfer receipts.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Kevin Shawn Carter v. State of Indiana

3. “facts and reasonable inferences establishing a fair probability that records and equipment related to such drug trafficking were likely to be found in the defendant's home.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Kevin Shawn Carter v. State of Indiana