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United States v. Webster
426 F.2d 289
4th Cir.
1970
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PER CURIAM:

The only question worthy of consideration is whether the search and seizure violated the fourth amendment, so that the evidence obtained should have been suppressed. The questioned search occurred prior to the effective date of Chimel v. California, 395 U.S. 752, 89 S.Ct. 2034, 23 L.Ed.2d 685 (1969). We have previously held Chi mel not to be retroactive in application. Porter v. Ashmore, 421 F.2d 1186 (4th Cir. 1970). Whether the search was reasonable is thus to be determined by application of the standards of United States v. Rabinowitz, 339 U.S. 56, 70 S.Ct. 430, 94 L.Ed. 653 (1950). Applying that standard we find no error.

Affirmed.

Case Details

Case Name: United States v. Webster
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Date Published: May 18, 1970
Citation: 426 F.2d 289
Docket Number: Nos. 14322, 14324, 14398
Court Abbreviation: 4th Cir.
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