Judge Donald E O Brien

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United States v. Miguel Mercado

Eighth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Marijuana Odor and Paraphernalia

ca8 · 2025-07-21 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

United States v. Miguel Mercado, decided by Eighth Circuit on July 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Miguel Mercado's motion to ...

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