Fifth Circuit· 5/22/1995

United States v. McSween

Citations

53 F.3d 684
1995 WL 309564

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holding that a determination of probable cause was supported by the officer’s knowledge of the defendant’s “four prior arrests on narcotics charges.”
concluding that the smell of burnt marijuana and the defendant’s four prior arrests on narcotics charges established probable cause to search the entire vehicle, including the engine compartment
concluding there was probable cause to search a car based in part on the officer’s experience and training in detection of marijuana by its odor
finding that probable cause and consent can independently support a warrantless vehicle search
“[W]e can affirm the lower court’s decision on any grounds supported by the record.”

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Judges: Garwood, Barksdale, Bramlette

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