United States v. Anthony Marcellus Baker

Reversed and remanded by published opinion. Judge WILKINS wrote the opinion, in which Judge LUTTIG and Judge MOTZ joined.

OPINION

WILKINS, Circuit Judge:

Anthony Marcellus Baker was indicted for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in violation of 18 U.S.C.A. § 922(g) (West Supp.1995). Before trial, the district court granted his motion to suppress the firearm as evidence on the basis that its seizure was the product of an unreasonable search. We reverse.

I

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