Legal Opinion
United States v. David Wayne Rankin
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided May 30, 1978No. 77-5253PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Per curiam
David Wayne Rankin appeals from his conviction of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). We affirm.
Defendant Rankin and Doyle Kent Ogden, the defendant in a companion case, were arrested at the permanent checkpoint seven miles south of Falfurrias, Texas, on March 9, 1976. The first car to be stopped was driven by defendant Rankin. The vehicle had an Oklahoma license plate on the rear, no license plate in front, and a Fort Sill sticker. The Border Patrol agent observed that the vehicle was riding low. As Agent Reed spoke with defendant Rankin…
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3Cited by13 opinions
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- United States v. Patrick T. VanellaCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1980
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- United States v. Roberto G. ElorduyCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1980
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