U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 1977

United States v. Victor Garza Canales

United States v. Victor Garza Canales
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · Decided September 9, 1977 · Coleman, Godbold, Per Curiam, Tjoflat
558 F.2d 1201 (Federal Reporter, Second Series)

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.

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