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Warrantless Search – Motion to Suppress Denied

By: Derek Hawkins//September 21, 2020//

Warrantless Search – Motion to Suppress Denied

By: Derek Hawkins//September 21, 2020//

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7th Circuit Court of Appeals

Case Name: United States of America v. Kevin Darnel Kizart

Case No.: 19-2641

Officials: BRENNAN, SCUDDER, and ST. EVE, Circuit Judges.

Focus: Warrantless Search – Motion to Suppress Denied

A police officer pulled over an individual for speeding and smelled burnt marijuana coming from the car. He proceeded to search for contraband or other evidence of illegal activity. We consider whether the scope of that search included the vehicle’s trunk where the officer found illegal drugs.

Affirmed

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Derek A Hawkins is trademark corporate counsel for Harley-Davidson. Hawkins oversees the prosecution and maintenance of the Harley-Davidson’s international trademark portfolio in emerging markets.

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