United States v. Duskin Claude Becker

Opinion by Judge FERNANDEZ.

FERNANDEZ, Circuit Judge:

Duskin Claude Becker appeals his conviction following a court trial for one count of conspiracy to manufacture, possess with intent to distribute, and distribute methamphetamine in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846 and two counts of manufacture of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) under 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1).

The sole issue we address in this opinion is whether the district court erred when it denied his motion to suppress which was premised on a violation of knock and announce requirements. 1 We conclude that it did. We reverse and remand…