US v. Eckhart, No. 07-4022
Defendants' drug possession convictions and sentences are affirmed, where 1) the police had reasonable suspicion to stop Defendants' vehicle because their license plate was not clearly visible, in violation of Utah law; and 2) the District Court's determination that Defendants failed to establish their minor participation in the offense was not clearly erroneous.
Read US v. Eckhart, No. 07-4022
Appellate Information
Filed June 29, 2009
Judges
Opinion by Judge O'Brien
Counsel
For Appellants:
Steven B. Killpack, Utah Federal Defender, Salt Lake City, UT
Scott Keith Wilson, Assistant Federal Defender, Salt Lake City, UT
Mary C. Corporon, Corporon & Williams, Salt Lake City, UT
For Appellee:
Brett Tolman, United States Attorney, Salt Lake City, UT
Diana Hagen, Assistant United States Attorney, Salt Lake City, UT