Federal Informant Tip Procedure

Summary

Federal procedure for obtaining probable cause from a confidential informant involves verifying credibility, corroborating information, and presenting an affidavit to a judge. Grounds for suppression include lack of corroboration, failure to establish reliability, and misrepresentation in the affidavit. In Pennsylvania, urgent crimes like imminent danger or ongoing criminal activity can justify acting on a tip after 11 pm. Courts evaluate uncorroborated tips based on informant reliability, detail level, and crime urgency.

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What would be grounds of suppression if the informant was found non credible
If an informant is found non-credible, grounds for suppression of evidence can include:
- Lack of corroboration of the informant's tip.
- Failure to establish the informant's reliability.
- Inaccurate information provided by the informant.
- Misrepresentation or omission of material facts in the affidavit.
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- Lack of corroboration of the informant's tip
- Failure to establish the informant's reliability
- Inaccurate information provided by the informant
- Misrepresentation or omission of material facts in the affidavit
Misrepresentation or omission of material in the affidavit
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Misrepresentation or omission of material facts in an affidavit can lead to suppression of evidence due to:
- The affidavit containing false statements.
- Omitting critical facts that may affect the probable cause determination.
- Deliberate or reckless disregard for the truth.
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Is a tip without independent
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A tip without independent corroboration can be problematic if the informant's credibility is in question. The courts typically require some level of corroboration to establish probable cause. Would you like to know more about the specific factors that courts consider when evaluating such tips?
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Courts consider various factors when evaluating uncorroborated tips from informants:
- The informant's track record and reliability.
- The level of detail provided in the tip.
- The extent to which the tip is independently verified.
- The urgency and seriousness of the alleged crime.
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What would make a crime urgent enough to act on a tip after * pm in Pennsylvania
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In Pennsylvania, a crime might be considered urgent enough to act on a tip after * pm if it involves:
- Imminent danger to life or safety
- Ongoing criminal activity
- Potential for substantial property damage
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Yes ongoing criminal activity
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Ongoing criminal activity can justify acting on a tip after * pm due to the immediate need to prevent further illegal actions.
Would you like more details on how ongoing criminal activity is evaluated by law enforcement in Pennsylvania?
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In Pennsylvania, ongoing criminal activity is evaluated by law enforcement based on:
- The nature and severity of the crime.
- The potential for immediate harm or damage.
- The need to stop the crime to prevent further illegal actions.
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