United States v. Carlos Morales

McMILLIAN,- Circuit Judge.

Carlos Morales appeals from a final judgment entered in the District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri upon a jury verdict finding him guilty of possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). For reversal appellant argues that the district court erred in denying his motion to suppress evidence seized during a warrantless search of a motel room. On appeal the government argues that appellant lacks standing to challenge the search of the room. For the reasons discussed below, we reverse.

On February 27, 1983, police…