The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Palacios, 959 F.2d 243 (9th Cir. 1992):
Although the district court denied the motions to suppress on the merits, our examination of the record shows that Palacios clearly lacked standing to challenge the search and seizure. Accordingly, we affirm on that basis and do not reach the merits. See United States v. Burnette, 698 F.2d 1038, 1048 (9th Cir.) (appellate court may affirm on any basis finding adequate support in the record), cert. denied, 461 U.S. 936 (1983).
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