Legal Opinion
United States v. Curtis Leroy Owens
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided March 30, 1973No. 72-2567PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Per curiam
The defendant, Owens, appeals from his non-jury conviction for possession of heroin in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 844(a).
There is no reason to explore the dimensions of “probable cause” in airport, arrests and searches. Here Owens voluntarily agreed to accompany Customs Security Officer Harris to the office of Customs Patrol Officer Castro. Apparently Owens panicked, knocked down Castro, put a cellophane package in his mouth, and began to run away. At this point there was probable cause to arrest Owens and remove the package from his mouth. It was heroin.
Owens cannot complain that his rights…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Rochin v. CaliforniaSupreme Court of the United States · 1952
- Luke Joseph Rener v. Dr. George J. Beto, No. 71-1125 Summary Calendar. (1) Rule 18, 5th Cir. See Isbell Enterprises v. Citizens Casualty Co. Of N.Y., 431 F.2d 409, Part I (5th Cir. 1970)Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1971
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- United States v. Alvin B. ThomasCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1976
- United States v. Richard Gregory Harold, Jr. And Tom Martin BarberCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1976
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