United States v. Tom Wilkinson Eastland, and Cullen Reed Harris
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
1Opinion of the Court
BARKSDALE, Circuit Judge:
In considering appellants’ contention that evidence of methamphetamine manufacture should have been suppressed, we must determine, inter alia, whether violation of a state trespass law by its law enforcement officers compels, under principles of federalism, suppression of evidence obtained as a result and offered to prove violation of federal law. Appellants also contend that the district court erred in sentencing, by its assessment of drug quantity and enhancement for possession of a firearm and leadership roles. Finding no error, we AFFIRM.
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In April 1990, state…
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