United States v. Carlos Lopez-Reyes

9 F.3d 1554 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Carlos LOPEZ-REYES, Defendant-Appellant. No. 92-30506. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted Nov. 2, 1993. * Decided Nov. 10, 1993. Before: WRIGHT, GOODWIN and HUG, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM ** 2 Carlos Lopez-Reyes appeals his conviction for possessing methamphetamine with intent to deliver, 21 U.S.C. § 841 . He argues that the district court erred by denying his pretrial motion to suppress evidence seized during a search of his car. We have jurisdiction over his timely appeal under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 , and we affirm. 3 A police officer may justifiably stop a car when he reasonably suspects the driver of a traffic violation. United States v. Brewer, 947 F.2d 404, 412 (9th Cir.1991). The arresting officer's motive determines whether the stop is merely an impermissible pretext for further investigation. United States v. Smith, 802 F.2d…