United States v. Cartledge

ORDER

ERWIN, Chief Judge.

This matter is before the court upon defendant’s motion to suppress items seized by law enforcement officers on October 11, 1989 from the defendant and his automobile, pursuant to Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution. The Government opposes this motion on several grounds. After considering the briefs submitted, arguments of counsel, and the evidence presented at a hearing on April 19, 1990, this court grants defendant’s motion.

Factual Background

On October 11, 1989, the defendant…