United States Eighth Circuit

In a prosecution for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and weapons-related charges, denial of a motion to suppress evidence police obtained by searching various FedEx packages and defendant's home is affirmed where: 1) a dog's first alert created reasonable suspicion, which permitted the police to seize a package for investigation; and 2) defendant failed to present evidence of a deliberate or prejudicial rule violation by the officers for purposes of suppression.

Appellate Information

• Decided 10/11/2006
• Published 10/11/2006

Judges

• ARNOLD, Circuit Judge., Before ARNOLD, BYE, and MELLOY, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States Eighth Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Ralph A. Vinje, argued, Bismarck, ND, for Appellant.


• For Appellees:
  
• Paul R. Emerson, argued, Waseca, MN, appellee.