Legal Opinion

United States v. Slanina

Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Decided February 21, 2002No. 00-20926PublishedCited by 26 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

BENAVIDES, Circuit Judge:

Defendant Wesley Joseph Slanina (“Sla-nina”) appeals his conviction for possession of child pornography. Slanina argues that the district court should have suppressed evidence obtained from computer equipment in his office and home, as well as his statements to law enforcement.1 For the reasons that follow, we affirm the district court’s denial of Slanina’s motion to suppress.

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Slanina worked as the Fire Marshall for Webster, Texas for nine years. As Fire Marshall, his duties included public safety and fire prevention, fire inspections, review of city plans,…

2Cases cited18 opinions

  1. Katz v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1967
  2. California v. CiraoloSupreme Court of the United States · 1986
  3. O'CONNOR v. OrtegaSupreme Court of the United States · 1987
  4. United States v. DortchCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1999
  5. United States v. David Taketa and Thomas O'BrienCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1991

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3Cited by26 opinions

  1. In Re Asia Global Crossing, Ltd.United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. New York · 2005
  2. United States v. BaileyDistrict Court, D. Nebraska · 2003
  3. United States v. Wesley George ThornCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 2004
  4. In re Information Management Services, Inc. Derivative LitigationCourt of Chancery of Delaware · 2013
  5. Quon v. Arch Wireless Operating Co., Inc.District Court, C.D. California · 2006

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