United States v. Hoof

PER CURIAM: *

Cedriek Wayne Hoof appeals his conviction and sentence for possession of five or more grams of cocaine base in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 844(a). Hoof argues that the district court erred in denying his motion to suppress because the discovery of the cocaine base was the product of an unconstitutional search and seizure.

Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Christopher McGuairt stopped Hoof on Interstate Highway 10 for speeding and following too close to another vehicle. During the course of the traffic stop, Trooper McGuairt made multiple inquiries into Hoofs travel plans and…