United States v. Ruffino

Memorandum

LEIGHTON, District Judge.

This one-count indictment charges defendant Frank Anthony Ruffino with a violation of federal narcotic laws. He moves to suppress evidence which he alleges was taken from his person following an unconstitutional search of his carry-on bag at the O’Hare International Airport. The government, however, contends that defendant consented to the search about which he now complains.

Evidence has been heard, oral and written submissions of the parties have been made to the court; the only issue to be resolved is whether the government has sustained its burden of…