United States v. Gomez-De Leon

*Pursuant to 5TH CIR. R. 47.5, the Court has determined that this opinion
should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances
set forth in 5TH CIR. R. 47.5.4.
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT
No. 00-50370
Summary Calendar
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff-Appellee,
versus
SIXTO GOMEZ-DE LEON,
Defendant-Appellant.
Appeal from the United States District Court for
the Western District of Texas
(USDC No. P-99-CR-375-1-B)
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February 7, 2001
Before REAVLEY, JOLLY and JONES, Circuit Judges.
PER CURIAM:*
Defendant-appellant Sixto Gomez-De Leon appeals his conviction after bench
trial for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. See 21 U.S.C 841(a)(1).
Gomez De-Leon argues that the district court erred in denying his motion to

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suppress evidence found after a stop of his vehicle. Under all of the circumstances,
the mud splattered on his vehicle suggested that it had recently crossed the Rio
Grande River, and the Border Patrol officer had reasonable suspicion for the stop.
Affirmed.

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