United States v. Villa-Madrigal, No. 11-2729 (8th Cir. 2012)
Annotate this CaseDefendant Jose Villa-Madrigal was charged with possession of five kilograms of cocaine with intent to distribute. Defendant filed a motion to suppress evidence discovered during a search of the vehicle he was driving that was conducted by an Arkansas highway patrolman. After a suppression hearing, the district court denied Defendant's motion. Defendant subsequently entered an unconditional guilty plea, which was accepted. Defendant subsequently appealed his conviction, arguing that the court erred by denying his motion to suppress. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed, holding that Defendant's argument was foreclosed by his guilty plea, which was knowing and voluntary.
Court Description: Criminal case - Criminal law. Challenge to ruling on motion to suppress was foreclosed by defendant's guilty plea.
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