United States v. Mendieta-Garza

PER CURIAM: *

United States Border Patrol agents arrested Defendant-Appellant Jose Edelmiro Mendieta-Garza (“Mendieta-Garza”) after discovering 2.16 kilograms of cocaine on his person during an immigration inspection. Mendieta-Garza filed a motion to suppress, arguing that the discovery of the cocaine resulted from an illegal seizure in violation of the Fourth Amendment. The district court denied the motion, proceeded to trial, and ultimately found Mendieta-Garza guilty of conspiracy and possession with the intent to distribute more than 500 grams of cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. §…