United States v. Banuelos-Romero

PRADO, Circuit Judge:

Appellant Ramon Banuelos-Romero appeals the denial of his motion to suppress methamphetamine seized in a warrantless search of his automobile. The district court denied Appellant’s motion, and Appellant entered a conditional plea preserving the right to appeal the denial of his motion to suppress. Because we hold that law enforcement had probable cause to search Appellant’s vehicle, we affirm.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

While patrolling Interstate 40, Trooper Ben Dollar of the Texas Department of Public Safety (“DPS”) observed Appellant cross onto the shoulder…