United States v. Vinton

Opinion for the court filed by Circuit Judge BROWN.

BROWN, Circuit Judge:

Samuel Vinton, convicted of narcotics and firearm offenses after the contraband was found in a briefcase in his car during a traffic stop, appeals the denial of his motion to suppress. He argues the evidence was discovered during an unconstitutional search of his vehicle and property. In particular, he contends that Arizona v. Gant, — U.S. -, 129 S.Ct. 1710, 173 L.Ed.2d 485 (2009), decided by the Supreme Court while this appeal was pending, establishes that the search of the briefcase cannot be upheld under the…