Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a warrant may not be issued to search a residence unless: the residence or part of the residence is used as a store, hotel, restaurant, or boarding house; the residence is used as a public resort; or the residence is used to keep, hide, or provide alcoholic beverages to sell or for another use that violates the law. A judge of the District Court may issue a warrant after determining that the issuance would be proper, based on an examination of: the applicant for the warrant; or other evidence.