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United States v. Raul Ruben Medina
543 F.2d 553
5th Cir.
1976
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PER CURIAM:

The search of appellant’s vehicle took place at the Sarita checkpoint which was the subject of Sifuentes v. United States, affirmed sub nom., United States v. Martinez-Fuerte, - U.S. -, 96 S.Ct. 3074, 49 L.Ed.2d 1116 (1976). The officer had probable cause to search the car after appellant ran the checkpoint, after his car interior smelled of air freshener, and after he denied having a key to the trunk. See United States v. Torres, 537 F.2d 1299, 5 Cir. 1976. The judgment of the district court finding appellant guilty of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute is AFFIRMED.

Case Details

Case Name: United States v. Raul Ruben Medina
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Date Published: Dec 6, 1976
Citation: 543 F.2d 553
Docket Number: 76-2152
Court Abbreviation: 5th Cir.
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