Hearsay Two-Part Test: Basis of Knowledge

Review the statements in the affidavit and determine whether or not each one adequately states the informant’s basis of knowledge for the allegation that Cordova was selling heroin:

1. That within the last 24 hours, Affiant has been contacted by a Confidential Informant, who advised that a subject driving a red Chrysler Cordova with Texas Plates, was currently selling heroin at a residence at 1106 South Cahoon. That Subject John Doe was from out of town and had brought the heroin in.

Does this statement adequately state the informant’s basis of knowledge for the allegation that Cordova was selling heroin?