United States v. Joseph Edward Pulvano

FAY, Circuit Judge:

Appellant was convicted, after a non-jury trial, of possessing cocaine hydrochloride with intent to distribute, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). Appellant seeks reversal on the grounds that the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress certain evidence. Appellant asserts that the evidence was obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment’s proscription against unreasonable searches and seizures. We reject appellant’s contention and affirm the judgment of the District Court.

Appellant, Joseph Edward Pulvano, was arrested at Atlanta’s Hartsfield International…