Legal Opinion

United States v. Lampton

Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Decided October 19, 1998No. 97-30835PublishedCited by 47 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

STEWART, Circuit Judge:

Defendants-appellants Billy Lampton, Michael Jackson, and Cortney Walker challenge their convictions and sentences. For the reasons set forth below, we AFFIRM.

Factual & Progeduhal Background

The F.B.I. began an investigation of the appellants and thirteen of their associates when an informant revealed that they were distributing large quantities of cocaine, heroin, and marijuana. On February 22, 1996, the government obtained an order for the interception of wire communications over a telephone located at Lampton’s and Walker’s residence. The next day the wire tap began.…

2Cases cited26 opinions

  1. Illinois v. GatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1983
  2. United States v. LeonSupreme Court of the United States · 1984
  3. Griffin v. CaliforniaSupreme Court of the United States · 1965
  4. Griffin v. CaliforniaSupreme Court of the United States · 1965
  5. Kentucky v. StincerSupreme Court of the United States · 1987

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3Cited by47 opinions

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  3. United States v. KellamCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 2009
  4. United States v. Allen Perry Soape, Jr.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1999
  5. Millender v. AdamsDistrict Court, E.D. Michigan · 2002

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