United States v. Leroy Alfonso Haith

HAYNSWORTH, Circuit Judge.

Convicted of possession and concealment of contraband whisky, the defendant contends seizure of the whisky was in violation of his Fourth Amendment rights. At the trial he conceded there was probable cause to search the trunk of his automobile where the whisky was stored, but contended a search warrant could have been obtained and was prerequisite to the search. On appeal, he has reversed his position, conceding a warrant was not required if there was probable cause for the search, but contending there was no probable cause. We find no merit in either contention.

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