United States Fifth Circuit

Defendants' firearm possession convictions are affirmed where: 1) police were reasonable in conducting a "knock and talk," which was an accepted investigatory tactic; 2) officers had affirmative information indicating the presence of weapons based on information provided by the other building residents; and 3) the requirements for a valid protective sweep were met.

Appellate Information

• Decided 07/13/2010
• Published 07/14/2010

Judges

• Emilio M. Garza

Court

• United States Fifth Circuit

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