A man flees a traffic stop, runs into a stranger’s house, and hides a gun in an 8-year-old’s bedroom — then claims the police violated his 4th Amendment rights. Can he? In this video, we break down United States v. Gatkuoth (8th Cir. 2026), a brand-new federal appeals decision on 4th Amendment standing, the overnight guest doctrine, and felon in possession of a firearm under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1).
You’ll learn what “standing” means under the Fourth Amendment, why you must prove a legitimate expectation of privacy to file a motion to suppress evidence, how Minnesota v. Olson protects overnight guests (and who doesn’t qualify), and why witness credibility can make or break a suppression hearing.
📚 CASES MENTIONED
United States v. Gatkuoth, No. 24-2536 (8th Cir. June 8, 2026)
Minnesota v. Olson, 495 U.S. 91 (1990) – overnight guest doctrine
United States v. Salvucci, 448 U.S. 83 (1980) – burden of proving standing
18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) – felon in possession of a firearm
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