United States v. Gerald Dotson

NATHANIEL R. JONES, Circuit Judge.

Defendant Gerald Dotson appeals the district court’s denial of his motion to suppress evidence. For the reasons stated herein, we AFFIRM the decision of the district court.

I

On March 11, 1993, Gerald Dotson and another male visited a car dealership in the Cleveland area. Dotson and his acquaintance test drove, and Dotson decided to purchase, a white 1991 Acura Legend. Dotson made a $5,000 cash deposit on the car and informed the salesperson that he would return later in the day with the rest of the $22,000 purchase price.

Later that day, Dotson returned with…