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A police officer obtains a warrant to search the residence of Maria Santos at 25 Laurel Street, Cityville, for illegal drugs. The warrant, issued by Judge Lim, states: "To search the residence of Maria Santos located at 25 Laurel Street, Cityville, and to seize drugs, drug paraphernalia, and other items used in the distribution thereof." The warrant is based on an affidavit describing an informant’s tip but does not describe the items with particularity beyond the general categories listed, and it does not specify any particular items within those categories to be seized. The next day, officers search the entire residence and seize a bag of white powder later identified as methamphetamine and a scale.   (a)Identify the requisites of a valid search warrant and discuss which requisites are satisfied or lacking in this warrant. (b)If the warrant is lacking the requisite particularity in the items to be seized, explain the effect on the admissibility of the seized evidence and what remedies may be available to the defense.