United States v. George Harris

BENTON, Circuit Judge.

George B. Harris challenges the denial of his motion to suppress. He argues that the search ’that uncovered the firearm in his car was an unlawful inventory. Having jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, this court affirms.

A Kansas City police officer stopped Harris for speeding. Before the stop, the officer saw him reaching below the driver’s seat and center console. Approaching the car, the officer smelled marijuana, but could not determine the source. The officer ordered Harris out of the car and soon found marijuana in Harris’s wallet. Finding that Harris was driving…