observing that “courts have declined to recognize a ‘legitimate’ expectation of privacy in contraband and other items the possession of which are themselves illegal, such as drugs and stolen property.”
Summary of this case from State v. PurtellNo. 12–7971.
06-24-2013
Melvin SKINNER, petitioner, v. UNITED STATES.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied.
observing that “courts have declined to recognize a ‘legitimate’ expectation of privacy in contraband and other items the possession of which are themselves illegal, such as drugs and stolen property.”
Summary of this case from State v. PurtellFull title:Melvin SKINNER, petitioner, v. UNITED STATES.
Court:Supreme Court of the United States
Date published: Jun 24, 2013
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