Legal Opinion
United States v. Valentin Escamilla and Cosme Sanes Escamilla
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided October 14, 1977No. 76-3658PublishedCited by 59 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
TUTTLE, Circuit Judge:
On May 4, 1976, Border Patrol Agents Ortiz and Casas were monitoring traffic at the intersection of Highways 16 and 359 near Hebbronville, Texas. Hebbronville is situated some 70 miles from the Mexican border via the most direct route. At approximately 9:30 a. m., the agents were alerted by “Chekar” signals that several vehicles were approaching the intersection on Highway 359, which originates at Laredo, Texas. The Chekar device was imbedded in Highway 359 some 12 miles west of Hebbronville. Agent Ortiz testified that the agents observed a 1968 Chevrolet truck, a…
2Cases cited24 opinions
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3Cited by59 opinions
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