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4th Amendment

By: Rick Benedict//November 28, 2016//

4th Amendment

By: Rick Benedict//November 28, 2016//

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7th Circuit Court of Appeals

Case Name: United States of America v. Edward Thompson

Case No.: 16-1105

Officials: BAUER, POSNER, and MANION, Circuit Judges

Focus: 4th Amendment

Defendant–appellant, Edward Thompson, was indicted on one count of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). He filed a motion to suppress the cocaine that was seized after he gave his consent for law enforcement to search his apartment. He argued that a series of Fourth Amendment violations led to the discovery of the contraband and that his consent was not voluntary. The district court denied Thompson’s motion. We affirm.

Affirmed

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