United States v. Seymour

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• holding that probable cause existed to search defendant’s car where gun was seen in plain view during traffic stop and prior investigation had revealed defendant to be a drug dealer
• noting that transporting the weapon after 11:00 p.m. contributed to the timing and circumstances that indicated possession in furtherance of the drug-trafficking crime
• listing factors useful in analyzing the “in furtherance of” question, including the type of drug activity being conducted, the firearm’s accessibility and proximity to the drugs, and the circumstances under which the firearm was found
• affirming sentences of Lawrence and six conspirators and noting that “an individual need not be involved in the [Lawrence] Organization for more than a couple of weeks to be a part of 1.5 kilograms of crack sales”
• “Factors that can be useful in distinguishing between mere possession of a firearm and possession in furtherance of a drug conspiracy include: (1) the type of drug activity that is being conducted; (2) accessibility of the firearm; (3) the type of weapon possessed; (4

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