Thursday, April 04, 2013

Eighth Circuit -- United States v. Roberto Rodriguez

Handcuffing during traffic stop did not make it an arrest.

Probable cause for automobile exception search, as deft admitted to having contraband in the car.

Sources sufficed for warrant.

Many sentencing challenges.

United States v. Roberto Rodriguez
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

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