What is the test for establishing the reliability of an informant?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Cruz, F063811 (Cal. App. 2013):
As defendant's brief correctly notes, the affidavit supporting the warrant does not contain facts directly establishing the reliability of the informant (e.g., that the informant was a disinterested citizen or had a track record for accuracy). However, as we will explain, the supporting affidavit is nonetheless sufficient.
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