United States v. Albert Lee Purcell, Shon Purcell

HILL, Circuit Judge:

Albert Purcell and Shon Purcell were indicted for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine base, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846, and possession with intent to distribute cocaine base, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). Both defendants moved to suppress the cocaine base that was seized in a search of their car. After the motion was denied, both defendants pled guilty but reserved their right to bring this appeal of the denial.

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On Saturday, November 7, 1998, Albert Purcell and Shon Purcell were traveling on 1-95, driving at 70 miles per hour, less than…