Judge Fortunato P Benavides

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United States v. Leonard

Fifth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause

ca5 · 2026-02-11 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

United States v. Leonard, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence se...

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