United States v. Bonifacio Muniz-Ortega

NOWLIN, District Judge:

In this appeal from his conviction for possession with intent to distribute marijuana, Appellant challenges the district court’s denial of his motion to suppress and motion for judgment of acquittal.

We affirm.

I

Factual Background

On the morning of September 27, 1987, Border Patrol Agent John McRae while traveling in an unmarked vehicle through Big Bend National Park to the San Vin-cente Crossing of the Rio Grande River spotted a large, flat-bed truck. The truck was traveling in the opposite direction away from the river and was being driven by an individual later…