United States v. Monroy and Others

Abstract

Sea — High seas — Jurisdiction — Geneva Convention on the High Seas, 1958 — Right of approach — Boarding and search on the high seas — Stateless vessel — Crew and vessel from States not party to Convention — Vessel carrying prohibited drugs — Whether Convention applicable

Relationship of international law and municipal law — Jurisdiction — Boarding and search on the high seas — Stateless vessel — No attempt by vessel to flee — Whether search warrant required under Fourth Amendment to United States Constitution — The law of the United States