United States v. Palega

RICHARD W. GOLDBERG, Judge, United States Court of International Trade, sitting by designation.

In 2007, Ekueta Palega was convicted of conspiracy and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Prior to his arrest, on December 1, 2006, law enforcement officers attempted to execute a search warrant issued by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno 2 two days prior. The warrant authorized the search of the residence of Morris Palega a/k/a “Q” and Eddie Castro a/k/a “Eddie Burnette,” as well as their persons, including urine samples. The location of the residence in the warrant was given…