CA9: Dist.Ct.’s findings of pretextual inventory supported by evidence and affirmed

The district court’s conclusion the impoundment of the car and inventory search was pretextual is supported by the evidence and is affirmed. United States v. Turnbow, 2020 U.S. App. LEXIS 22341 (9th Cir. July 17, 2020).

Defendant’s argument over the credibility of the affiant because of a contradiction with text messages from the CI was resolved by the district court and wouldn’t be considered on appeal. United States v. Goolsby, 2020 U.S. App. LEXIS 22376 (2d Cir. July 16, 2020).*

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