United States v. Karam

MURPHY, Circuit Judge.

I. Introduction

Following a traffic stop and a search of his vehicle, Patrick Karam was indicted for possession with intent to distribute more than 100 kilograms of marijuana, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(B). Karam filed a motion to suppress all evidence seized from his vehicle, arguing he was unlawfully detained in violation of the Fourth Amendment. The district court denied the motion. In doing so, it concluded the detention did not violate the Fourth Amendment because the officer had reasonable suspicion Karam was engaged in criminal activity. Karam…