United States v. Robert C. Stiver

OPINION OF THE COURT

ALITO, Circuit Judge:

Robert C. Stiver appeals his conviction for a drug offense, contending that the district court erroneously denied his motion to suppress evidence seized from his residence and automobile pursuant to a state warrant. Stiver argues: (1) that the warrant was not supported by probable cause as that term is understood in Pennsylvania law, (2) that the state officers who executed the warrant violated Pennsylvania’s “knock and announce” rule, and (3) that the officers exceeded their authority by answering his telephone and speaking with some of his drug…