Aguilar test in Hawaii

7 Hawaii opinions name it 2 courts 1973–2020 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Hawaii courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (8)

Case	Followed	Cited
State v. Davenportgreen haw · 1973 · cited in 5 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1974–2020 2 sentences 2020See State v. Davenport, 55 Haw. 90, 95-96 , 516 P.2d 65, 69 (1973) (holding that the first prong of the Aguilar test was met where the informant's conclusion that illegal activity was being conducted at the specified location was based upon the informant's personal observation). 2020See State v. Davenport, 55 Haw. 90, 95-96 , 516 P.2d 65, 69 (1973) (holding that the first prong of the Aguilar test was met where the informant's conclusion that illegal activity was being conducted at the specified location was based upon the informant's personal observation).	4	5
United States v. Francisco Javier Alvarez, A.K.A. Frank Javier Alvarez, United States of America v. Richard Valenzuelagreen ca9 · 2004 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2004–2020 2 sentences 2020Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213, 238-39 , 103 S.Ct. 2317 , 76 L.Ed.2d 527 (1983); see also United States v. Alvarez, 358 F.3d 1194, 1203 (9th Cir. 2004) (following Illinois v. Gates). 2020Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213, 238-39 , 103 S.Ct. 2317 , 76 L.Ed.2d 527 (1983); see also United States v. Alvarez, 358 F.3d 1194, 1203 (9th Cir. 2004) (following Illinois v. Gates).	2	2
Spinelli v. United Statesred scotus · 1969 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1973–2004 2 sentences 1973Thus, in McCray v. Illinois, 386 U.S. 300 (1967), the Court held that affirmations by a confidential informer to a police officer that he had personally observed the defendant selling drugs coupled with the fact that the informer had provided the officer with reliable information at least fifteen times in the past satisfied the Aguilar test and justified a warrantless arrest and incident search of the defendant. 4 Spinelli v. United States, 393 U.S. 410 (1969), established that when an informer’s tip is a necessary element of probable cause in a search warrant, its adequacy must turn on whethe 1973Thus, in McCray v. Illinois, 386 U.S. 300 (1967), the Court held that affirmations by a confidential informer to a police officer that he had personally observed the defendant selling drugs coupled with the fact that the informer had provided the officer with reliable information at least fifteen times in the past satisfied the Aguilar test and justified a warrantless arrest and incident search of the defendant. 4 Spinelli v. United States, 393 U.S. 410 (1969), established that when an informer’s tip is a necessary element of probable cause in a search warrant, its adequacy must turn on whethe	1	2
State v. Kaukanigreen haw · 1978 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1978–1980 2 sentences 1980See State v. Decano, 60 Haw. 205 , 588 P.2d 909 (1978); State v. Kaukani, 59 Haw. 120 , 577 P.2d 335 (1978); State v. Yaw, 58 Haw. 485 , 572 P.2d 856 (1977); State v. Delaney, 58 Haw. 19 , 563 P.2d 990 (1977); State v. Austria, 55 Haw. 565, 524 P.2d 290 (1974). 42 Accordingly, we said in State v. Yaw, supra at 486, 572 P.2d at 858 , that an affidavit in support of a search warrant where the affiant relies upon an informer “must reveal an adequate basis for the informer’s conclusion regarding the location of the objects sought to be recovered and must further demonstrate that the affiant’s tru 1980See State v. Decano, 60 Haw. 205 , 588 P.2d 909 (1978); State v. Kaukani, 59 Haw. 120 , 577 P.2d 335 (1978); State v. Yaw, 58 Haw. 485 , 572 P.2d 856 (1977); State v. Delaney, 58 Haw. 19 , 563 P.2d 990 (1977); State v. Austria, 55 Haw. 565, 524 P.2d 290 (1974). 42 Accordingly, we said in State v. Yaw, supra at 486, 572 P.2d at 858 , that an affidavit in support of a search warrant where the affiant relies upon an informer “must reveal an adequate basis for the informer’s conclusion regarding the location of the objects sought to be recovered and must further demonstrate that the affiant’s tru	1	2
State v. Decanogreen haw · 1978 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980 2 sentences 1980See State v. Decano, 60 Haw. 205 , 588 P.2d 909 (1978); State v. Kaukani, 59 Haw. 120 , 577 P.2d 335 (1978); State v. Yaw, 58 Haw. 485 , 572 P.2d 856 (1977); State v. Delaney, 58 Haw. 19 , 563 P.2d 990 (1977); State v. Austria, 55 Haw. 565, 524 P.2d 290 (1974). 42 Accordingly, we said in State v. Yaw, supra at 486, 572 P.2d at 858 , that an affidavit in support of a search warrant where the affiant relies upon an informer “must reveal an adequate basis for the informer’s conclusion regarding the location of the objects sought to be recovered and must further demonstrate that the affiant’s tru 1980See State v. Decano, 60 Haw. 205 , 588 P.2d 909 (1978); State v. Kaukani, 59 Haw. 120 , 577 P.2d 335 (1978); State v. Yaw, 58 Haw. 485 , 572 P.2d 856 (1977); State v. Delaney, 58 Haw. 19 , 563 P.2d 990 (1977); State v. Austria, 55 Haw. 565, 524 P.2d 290 (1974). 42 Accordingly, we said in State v. Yaw, supra at 486, 572 P.2d at 858 , that an affidavit in support of a search warrant where the affiant relies upon an informer “must reveal an adequate basis for the informer’s conclusion regarding the location of the objects sought to be recovered and must further demonstrate that the affiant’s tru	1	1
McCray v. Illinoisgreen scotus · 1967 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1973–1973 2 sentences 1973Thus, in McCray v. Illinois, 386 U.S. 300 (1967), the Court held that affirmations by a confidential informer to a police officer that he had personally observed the defendant selling drugs coupled with the fact that the informer had provided the officer with reliable information at least fifteen times in the past satisfied the Aguilar test and justified a warrantless arrest and incident search of the defendant. 4 Spinelli v. United States, 393 U.S. 410 (1969), established that when an informer’s tip is a necessary element of probable cause in a search warrant, its adequacy must turn on whethe 1973Thus, in McCray v. Illinois, 386 U.S. 300 (1967), the Court held that affirmations by a confidential informer to a police officer that he had personally observed the defendant selling drugs coupled with the fact that the informer had provided the officer with reliable information at least fifteen times in the past satisfied the Aguilar test and justified a warrantless arrest and incident search of the defendant. 4 Spinelli v. United States, 393 U.S. 410 (1969), established that when an informer’s tip is a necessary element of probable cause in a search warrant, its adequacy must turn on whethe	1	1
State v. Texeiragreen haw · 1967 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1973–1973 2 sentences 1973The facts of the present case, when perceived in the context of the foregoing cases and also the opinion of this court in State v. Texeira, 50 Haw. 138 , 433 P.2d 593 (1967), present little novelty. 1973See id. at 584 (“the issue in warrant proceedings is not guilt beyond reasonable doubt but probable cause for believing the occurrence of a crime and the secreting of evidence in specific premises”); McCray v. Illinois, supra at 303-04 (provision by informer of “accurate” information to one policeman on fifteen or sixteen occasions, and to another policeman on twenty to twenty-five occasions satisfies “credibility” prong of Aguilar test for probable cause); State v. Texeira, supra at 139, 433 P.2d at 595 (provision by informer of “accurate” information on twenty to thirty occasions satisfies “	1	1
United States v. Harrisgreen scotus · 1971 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1973–1973 2 sentences 1973Finally, United States v. Harris, 403 U.S. 573 (1971), held that an affidavit setting forth the personal knowledge of an informer with respect to illegal activities upon which a warrant was based met the “underlying circumstances” prong of the Aguilar test. 1973Finally, United States v. Harris, 403 U.S. 573 (1971), held that an affidavit setting forth the personal knowledge of an informer with respect to illegal activities upon which a warrant was based met the “underlying circumstances” prong of the Aguilar test.	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
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Also cited on this issue (11)

Case	Cited	Years
Illinois v. Gates green scotus · 1983 2 sentences 2020Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213, 238-39 , 103 S.Ct. 2317 , 76 L.Ed.2d 527 (1983); see also United States v. Alvarez, 358 F.3d 1194, 1203 (9th Cir. 2004) (following Illinois v. Gates). 2020Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213, 238-39 , 103 S.Ct. 2317 , 76 L.Ed.2d 527 (1983); see also United States v. Alvarez, 358 F.3d 1194, 1203 (9th Cir. 2004) (following Illinois v. Gates).	2	2004–2020
State v. Austria green haw · 1974 2 sentences 1980See State v. Decano, 60 Haw. 205 , 588 P.2d 909 (1978); State v. Kaukani, 59 Haw. 120 , 577 P.2d 335 (1978); State v. Yaw, 58 Haw. 485 , 572 P.2d 856 (1977); State v. Delaney, 58 Haw. 19 , 563 P.2d 990 (1977); State v. Austria, 55 Haw. 565, 524 P.2d 290 (1974). 42 Accordingly, we said in State v. Yaw, supra at 486, 572 P.2d at 858 , that an affidavit in support of a search warrant where the affiant relies upon an informer “must reveal an adequate basis for the informer’s conclusion regarding the location of the objects sought to be recovered and must further demonstrate that the affiant’s tru 1980See State v. Decano, 60 Haw. 205 , 588 P.2d 909 (1978); State v. Kaukani, 59 Haw. 120 , 577 P.2d 335 (1978); State v. Yaw, 58 Haw. 485 , 572 P.2d 856 (1977); State v. Delaney, 58 Haw. 19 , 563 P.2d 990 (1977); State v. Austria, 55 Haw. 565, 524 P.2d 290 (1974). 42 Accordingly, we said in State v. Yaw, supra at 486, 572 P.2d at 858 , that an affidavit in support of a search warrant where the affiant relies upon an informer “must reveal an adequate basis for the informer’s conclusion regarding the location of the objects sought to be recovered and must further demonstrate that the affiant’s tru	2	1978–1980
State v. Delaney green haw · 1977 2 sentences 1980See State v. Decano, 60 Haw. 205 , 588 P.2d 909 (1978); State v. Kaukani, 59 Haw. 120 , 577 P.2d 335 (1978); State v. Yaw, 58 Haw. 485 , 572 P.2d 856 (1977); State v. Delaney, 58 Haw. 19 , 563 P.2d 990 (1977); State v. Austria, 55 Haw. 565, 524 P.2d 290 (1974). 42 Accordingly, we said in State v. Yaw, supra at 486, 572 P.2d at 858 , that an affidavit in support of a search warrant where the affiant relies upon an informer “must reveal an adequate basis for the informer’s conclusion regarding the location of the objects sought to be recovered and must further demonstrate that the affiant’s tru 1980See State v. Decano, 60 Haw. 205 , 588 P.2d 909 (1978); State v. Kaukani, 59 Haw. 120 , 577 P.2d 335 (1978); State v. Yaw, 58 Haw. 485 , 572 P.2d 856 (1977); State v. Delaney, 58 Haw. 19 , 563 P.2d 990 (1977); State v. Austria, 55 Haw. 565, 524 P.2d 290 (1974). 42 Accordingly, we said in State v. Yaw, supra at 486, 572 P.2d at 858 , that an affidavit in support of a search warrant where the affiant relies upon an informer “must reveal an adequate basis for the informer’s conclusion regarding the location of the objects sought to be recovered and must further demonstrate that the affiant’s tru	2	1978–1980
State v. Yaw green haw · 1977 2 sentences 1980See State v. Decano, 60 Haw. 205 , 588 P.2d 909 (1978); State v. Kaukani, 59 Haw. 120 , 577 P.2d 335 (1978); State v. Yaw, 58 Haw. 485 , 572 P.2d 856 (1977); State v. Delaney, 58 Haw. 19 , 563 P.2d 990 (1977); State v. Austria, 55 Haw. 565, 524 P.2d 290 (1974). 42 Accordingly, we said in State v. Yaw, supra at 486, 572 P.2d at 858 , that an affidavit in support of a search warrant where the affiant relies upon an informer “must reveal an adequate basis for the informer’s conclusion regarding the location of the objects sought to be recovered and must further demonstrate that the affiant’s tru 1980See State v. Decano, 60 Haw. 205 , 588 P.2d 909 (1978); State v. Kaukani, 59 Haw. 120 , 577 P.2d 335 (1978); State v. Yaw, 58 Haw. 485 , 572 P.2d 856 (1977); State v. Delaney, 58 Haw. 19 , 563 P.2d 990 (1977); State v. Austria, 55 Haw. 565, 524 P.2d 290 (1974). 42 Accordingly, we said in State v. Yaw, supra at 486, 572 P.2d at 858 , that an affidavit in support of a search warrant where the affiant relies upon an informer “must reveal an adequate basis for the informer’s conclusion regarding the location of the objects sought to be recovered and must further demonstrate that the affiant’s tru	1	1980–1980
Saunders v. Commonwealth green va · 1977 2 sentences 1978United States v. Rollins, 522 F.2d 160 (2nd Cir.), cert. denied, 424 U.S. 918 (1976); United States v. Bell, 457 F.2d 1231 (5th Cir. 1972); McCreary v. Sigler, 406 F.2d 1264 (8th Cir. 1969); Saunders v. Commonwealth, 218 Va. 294 , 237 S.E.2d 150 (1977); Holt v. State, 348 So. 2d 434 (Miss. 1977); State v. Kurland, 130 N.J. 1978United States v. Rollins, 522 F.2d 160 (2nd Cir.), cert. denied, 424 U.S. 918 (1976); United States v. Bell, 457 F.2d 1231 (5th Cir. 1972); McCreary v. Sigler, 406 F.2d 1264 (8th Cir. 1969); Saunders v. Commonwealth, 218 Va. 294 , 237 S.E.2d 150 (1977); Holt v. State, 348 So. 2d 434 (Miss. 1977); State v. Kurland, 130 N.J.	1	1978–1978
George McCreary v. Maurice Sigler green ca8 · 1969 2 sentences 1978United States v. Rollins, 522 F.2d 160 (2nd Cir.), cert. denied, 424 U.S. 918 (1976); United States v. Bell, 457 F.2d 1231 (5th Cir. 1972); McCreary v. Sigler, 406 F.2d 1264 (8th Cir. 1969); Saunders v. Commonwealth, 218 Va. 294 , 237 S.E.2d 150 (1977); Holt v. State, 348 So. 2d 434 (Miss. 1977); State v. Kurland, 130 N.J. 1978United States v. Rollins, 522 F.2d 160 (2nd Cir.), cert. denied, 424 U.S. 918 (1976); United States v. Bell, 457 F.2d 1231 (5th Cir. 1972); McCreary v. Sigler, 406 F.2d 1264 (8th Cir. 1969); Saunders v. Commonwealth, 218 Va. 294 , 237 S.E.2d 150 (1977); Holt v. State, 348 So. 2d 434 (Miss. 1977); State v. Kurland, 130 N.J.	1	1978–1978
United States v. Fred Louis Bell and Charles Lavern Beasley green ca5 · 1972 2 sentences 1978United States v. Rollins, 522 F.2d 160 (2nd Cir.), cert. denied, 424 U.S. 918 (1976); United States v. Bell, 457 F.2d 1231 (5th Cir. 1972); McCreary v. Sigler, 406 F.2d 1264 (8th Cir. 1969); Saunders v. Commonwealth, 218 Va. 294 , 237 S.E.2d 150 (1977); Holt v. State, 348 So. 2d 434 (Miss. 1977); State v. Kurland, 130 N.J. 1978United States v. Rollins, 522 F.2d 160 (2nd Cir.), cert. denied, 424 U.S. 918 (1976); United States v. Bell, 457 F.2d 1231 (5th Cir. 1972); McCreary v. Sigler, 406 F.2d 1264 (8th Cir. 1969); Saunders v. Commonwealth, 218 Va. 294 , 237 S.E.2d 150 (1977); Holt v. State, 348 So. 2d 434 (Miss. 1977); State v. Kurland, 130 N.J.	1	1978–1978
United States v. James Henry Rollins, A/K/A \Lee Evans\"" green · 1975 2 sentences 1978United States v. Rollins, 522 F.2d 160 (2nd Cir.), cert. denied, 424 U.S. 918 (1976); United States v. Bell, 457 F.2d 1231 (5th Cir. 1972); McCreary v. Sigler, 406 F.2d 1264 (8th Cir. 1969); Saunders v. Commonwealth, 218 Va. 294 , 237 S.E.2d 150 (1977); Holt v. State, 348 So. 2d 434 (Miss. 1977); State v. Kurland, 130 N.J. 1978United States v. Rollins, 522 F.2d 160 (2nd Cir.), cert. denied, 424 U.S. 918 (1976); United States v. Bell, 457 F.2d 1231 (5th Cir. 1972); McCreary v. Sigler, 406 F.2d 1264 (8th Cir. 1969); Saunders v. Commonwealth, 218 Va. 294 , 237 S.E.2d 150 (1977); Holt v. State, 348 So. 2d 434 (Miss. 1977); State v. Kurland, 130 N.J.	1	1978–1978
State v. Kurland green njsuperctappdiv · 1974 2 sentences 1978United States v. Rollins, 522 F.2d 160 (2nd Cir.), cert. denied, 424 U.S. 918 (1976); United States v. Bell, 457 F.2d 1231 (5th Cir. 1972); McCreary v. Sigler, 406 F.2d 1264 (8th Cir. 1969); Saunders v. Commonwealth, 218 Va. 294 , 237 S.E.2d 150 (1977); Holt v. State, 348 So. 2d 434 (Miss. 1977); State v. Kurland, 130 N.J. 1978United States v. Rollins, 522 F.2d 160 (2nd Cir.), cert. denied, 424 U.S. 918 (1976); United States v. Bell, 457 F.2d 1231 (5th Cir. 1972); McCreary v. Sigler, 406 F.2d 1264 (8th Cir. 1969); Saunders v. Commonwealth, 218 Va. 294 , 237 S.E.2d 150 (1977); Holt v. State, 348 So. 2d 434 (Miss. 1977); State v. Kurland, 130 N.J.	1	1978–1978
Holt v. State green miss · 1977 2 sentences 1978United States v. Rollins, 522 F.2d 160 (2nd Cir.), cert. denied, 424 U.S. 918 (1976); United States v. Bell, 457 F.2d 1231 (5th Cir. 1972); McCreary v. Sigler, 406 F.2d 1264 (8th Cir. 1969); Saunders v. Commonwealth, 218 Va. 294 , 237 S.E.2d 150 (1977); Holt v. State, 348 So. 2d 434 (Miss. 1977); State v. Kurland, 130 N.J. 1978United States v. Rollins, 522 F.2d 160 (2nd Cir.), cert. denied, 424 U.S. 918 (1976); United States v. Bell, 457 F.2d 1231 (5th Cir. 1972); McCreary v. Sigler, 406 F.2d 1264 (8th Cir. 1969); Saunders v. Commonwealth, 218 Va. 294 , 237 S.E.2d 150 (1977); Holt v. State, 348 So. 2d 434 (Miss. 1977); State v. Kurland, 130 N.J.	1	1978–1978
Williams v. United States green scotus · 1976 2 sentences 1978United States v. Rollins, 522 F.2d 160 (2nd Cir.), cert. denied, 424 U.S. 918 (1976); United States v. Bell, 457 F.2d 1231 (5th Cir. 1972); McCreary v. Sigler, 406 F.2d 1264 (8th Cir. 1969); Saunders v. Commonwealth, 218 Va. 294 , 237 S.E.2d 150 (1977); Holt v. State, 348 So. 2d 434 (Miss. 1977); State v. Kurland, 130 N.J. 1978United States v. Rollins, 522 F.2d 160 (2nd Cir.), cert. denied, 424 U.S. 918 (1976); United States v. Bell, 457 F.2d 1231 (5th Cir. 1972); McCreary v. Sigler, 406 F.2d 1264 (8th Cir. 1969); Saunders v. Commonwealth, 218 Va. 294 , 237 S.E.2d 150 (1977); Holt v. State, 348 So. 2d 434 (Miss. 1977); State v. Kurland, 130 N.J.	1	1978–1978

Where else courts name it

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