Legal Opinion
United States v. Williams
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided April 7, 2008No. 07-1835PublishedCited by 35 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BENTON, Circuit Judge.
Jarvis T. Williams was convicted of being a felon in possession of a weapon, and an unlawful user of marijuana in possession of a weapon, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g) and 924(a)(2). He appeals the denial of his motion to suppress. Having jurisdiction under 18 U.S.C. § 1291, this court affirms.
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On March 15, 2005, three police officers were dispatched to the Super 8 motel to investigate a call of individuals smoking marijuana. The officers spoke with a guest who said he smelled marijuana in the hallway. They determined the smell was from Room 221. One officer…
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