U.S.A. v. Cruz, PICS Case No. 10-1764 (E.D. Pa. April 23, 2010) Sanchez, J. (10 pages).

The court concluded that third-party Espada had actual authority to consent to the seizure of defendant’s jacket and suitcase in Espada’s bedroom, and that her consent was voluntary. Accordingly, the police were permitted to seize defendant’s items, and his motion to suppress was denied.