The State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Appellant v. Joseph Kasabucki, Defendant-Respondent

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed the Appellate Division, holding that the affidavit supporting the search warrant established sufficient probable cause under the Fourth Amendment and the New Jersey Constitution, and therefore the seized evidence was admissible. The Court emphasized a practical, common‑sense approach to evaluating affidavits and gave deference to the issuing judge’s finding.