United States v. Lopez

OPINION AND ORDER

OWEN, District Judge:

Defendant Rodrigo Lopez moves to suppress evidence observed by law enforcement officials during a warrantless search of defendant’s home that was conducted in the presence of defendant’s wife after she signed a “consent to search” form. Defendant also seeks to suppress all evidence obtained during a later search conducted pursuant to a warrant that was obtained based on evidence viewed during the initial, warrantless search. A hearing was held on this issue.

Defendant was arrested on drug-money-laundering charges on March 11, 1990, at a public swimming…