United States v. Dennis Harry Flynn and James Anthony McDonnell

KRAVITCH, Circuit Judge:

This case raises issues concerning the validity of the government’s search of an aircraft after tracking its entry into this country through the use of electronic surveillance. Specifically, appellants argue the government violated their fourth amendment rights by attaching the tracking device, known as a “beeper,” to the inside of their aircraft 1 and by conducting a warrantless search of the plane after tracking its entry into the United States. Appellants also contend the evidence admitted at trial 2 was insufficient to sustain their convictions for possession with…