The following excerpt is from United States v. Spencer, 12-1914-cr (2nd Cir. 2013):
In reviewing a district court's grant of a motion to suppress, we review the factual findings for clear error, viewing the facts in the light most favorable to the prevailing party, and we review legal conclusions de novo. United States v. Murphy, 703 F.3d 182, 188-89 (2d Cir. 2012).
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