United States v. James Linkous

MURPHY, Circuit Judge.

James Linkous pled guilty to a charge of possession with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), (b)(l)(A)(viii) (2000), and was sentenced by the district court 1 to 168 months. He appeals from the denial of his motion to suppress evidence which he alleges was obtained through an illegal search and seizure. We affirm.

On the morning of October 18, 2000 Officer Lance Dixon of the Van Burén, Arkansas Police Department observed an eastbound van with Tennessee plates following too close to another vehicle in a highway…