United States v. Michel Joseph Napoli

GODBOLD, Circuit Judge:

Appellant Napoli was convicted of offenses involving LSD. All issues on appeal relate to the validity of searches.

In April 1974 Drug Enforcement Administration officers obtained a search warrant for a first class package addressed “Michael Joseph, 3027 Napoleon Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70125.” (Appellant’s full name is Michel Joseph Napoli.) Agents opened the package at the post office and discovered LSD. They removed part of the contents and dusted the inside of the package with fluorescent powder and resealed it.

The officers arranged for a controlled and…