United States v. Cantu

PAUL KELLY, JR., Circuit Judge.

Defendant-Appellant Edmund Xavier Cantu appeals the district court’s denial of a motion to suppress evidence and his subsequent conviction of possession of 100 kilograms or more of marijuana with intent to distribute in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a) and (b)(1)(B). The district court held that the arresting officers had probable cause to detain Mr. Cantu and that subsequent warrants for the search of his car and a residence were valid. Our jurisdiction arises under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, and we affirm.

Background

The facts in this case appear to be undisputed. On…