United States v. Victor Garza Canales

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
United States v. Victor Garza Canales, 558 F.2d 1201 (5th Cir. 1977)
Coleman, Godbold, Per Curiam, Tjoflat

United States v. Victor Garza Canales

Opinion

PER CURIAM:

This appeal concerns an automobile search at the Falfurrias, Texas, checkpoint, conducted after a stop for a citizenship check. This is a fixed checkpoint at which immigration stops are permitted. U. S. v. Kalie, 538 F.2d 1201 (CA5, 1976). The search, based on the odor of marijuana, was supported by probable cause.

AFFIRMED.

Reference

Full Case Name
UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Victor Garza CANALES, Defendant-Appellant
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Status
Published