Buckles
United States v. Buckles
Opinion
Lead Opinion
MEMORANDUM **
Morris Duane Buckles appeals the district court’s denial of his motion to suppress evidence. After a bench trial, Buckles was found guilty of one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, both in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841 (a)(1). We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 . “On appeal of the denial of a motion to suppress evidence, we review conclusions of law de novo and factual findings for clear error.” United States v. Chavez-Miranda, 306 F.3d 973, 977 (9th Cir.2002). We reverse and remand for further proceedings.
I.
After considering the totality of the circumstances, we conclude that there was reasonable suspicion to conduct an investigative stop of the car driven by Buckles. See United States v. Arvizu, 534 U.S. 266, 273 , 122 S.Ct. 744 , 151 L.Ed.2d 740 (2002); Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1, 30 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968). Each of the tips relied on by the Federal Bureau of Investigation agents in making the stop came from sources known to either local *952 law enforcement officers or FBI agents. “[B]ecause a known ... complainant could be held accountable for…