The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Deemer, 354 F.3d 1130 (9th Cir. 2004):
This court reviews the lawfulness of a search or seizure de novo. United States v. Morales, 252 F.3d 1070, 1073 (9th Cir.2001). Findings of fact underlying the district court's determination are reviewed for clear error. United States v. VonWillie, 59 F.3d 922, 925 (9th Cir.1995).
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