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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Jun 9, 2025

Court: 6th Circuit Court (Published Opinions)

Attorneys 1: ON BRIEF: Paul L. Nelson, FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, for Appellant.

Attorneys 2: ON BRIEF: Jennifer L. McManus, UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, for Appellee.

Judge(s): GILMAN, DAVIS, and MATHIS, Circuit Judges

Court Appealed: United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan at Grand Rapids

RONALD LEE GILMAN, Circuit Judge. Lavonce Makiri Smith moved to suppress evidence of a gun that was recovered from his pocket during a stop on a public street in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The district court denied his motion. For the reasons set forth below, we AFFIRM the judgment of the district court.

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