Thursday, August 25, 2011

Sixth Circuit -- USA v. Jose Clariot

Discovery of contraband on private airplane was kosher, given that the seizure terminated when the inspection papers were returned to the owners, and it was the subsequent conversation that led to suspicion for the search.

No deterrent value, given the attenuation between initial seizure and discovery.

USA v. Jose Clariot
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

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