United States of America, -Appellee v. William G. West

MAGILL, Circuit Judge.

William G. West was indicted for one count of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). The indictment was subsequently dismissed and West pled guilty to possession of amphetamine with intent to distribute, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). West appeals the district court’s 1 denial of his motion to suppress evidence obtained as a result of the search of his vehicle. 2 We affirm the judgment of the district court.

I. BACKGROUND

On February 19, 1997, Deputy Sheriff Phil H. Barney was on routine patrol on I-70 near…