Legal Opinion
United States v. Steven E. Saperstein
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Decided December 8, 1983No. 81-1670PublishedCited by 74 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
NATHANIEL R. JONES, Circuit Judge.
Defendant-appellant, Steven E. Saperstein, was stopped at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport by Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) personnel who ultimately conducted a search of his suitcase and discovered marijuana. Saperstein appeals from his subsequent conviction for possession with intent to distribute marijuana in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1).1 His contention on appeal is that the district court erred in denying his motion to suppress the evidence seized during the airport search. The appellant objects to the initial seizure of his person and the…
2Cases cited21 opinions
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- United States v. MendenhallSupreme Court of the United States · 1980
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