United States v. Anguiano, No. 14-2955 (8th Cir. 2015)
Annotate this CaseTrooper Taylor observed a car on I-80 with very dark-tinted windows, traveling at a high speed. He initiated a traffic stop. The driver, Gomez, provided a valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. After testing and discovering the window tint level violated Iowa law, Taylor began to issue warnings for the tint and speeding violations at 9:01. When questioned, the men did not accurately identify each other, the owner of the car, or the purpose of their trip. They appeared "extremely nervous." Taylor ran checks on all three men. Dispatch responded that there was an outstanding arrest warrant for passenger Anguiano and that he was "armed and dangerous." At 9:29, another trooper arrived. Anguiano was arrested. At 9:41, Taylor issued written warnings and returned Gomez’s documents, stating that the traffic stop was done, but asked for consent to search the vehicle. Gomez gave written consent. At 9:50 the troopers began to search. They found a bag containing a stolen rifle and ammunition; a meth pipe; and open beer; removing the panel in the center console, they found two pounds of methamphetamine. The men were charged with possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, 21 U.S.C. 841. The Eighth Circuit affirmed denial of a motion to suppress, rejecting arguments that the stop was unreasonably prolonged and the search went beyond the scope of consent.
Court Description: Bye, Author, with Smith, Circuit Judge, and Schiltz, District Judge] Criminal case - Criminal law. The extension of the traffic stop in the case was justified by reasonable suspicion of criminal activity; defendant, a passenger in the vehicle, did not have a reasonable expectation of privacy in the car and did not have standing to challenge the search of the vehicle.
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