Browse 26 automobile exception to warrant requirement cases decided by Fourth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Fourth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
United States v. Preston Mills, Jr., decided by Fourth Circuit on April 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress e...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Stop and Search Based on Corroborated Informant Tip
United States v. Nathaniel Martin, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Nathaniel Martin's motio...
Fourth Circuit: Furtive movements and marijuana smell justify vehicle search
United States v. Derickson Lawrence, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress e...
Fourth Circuit: Informant Tip Corroborated by Police Observation Justifies Traffic Stop and Vehicle Search
United States v. Naeem Jones, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Naeem Jones' motion to suppre...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause and Plain View
United States v. Trent Russell, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress eviden...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Corroborated Informant Tip
United States v. Sergio Murillo, decided by Fourth Circuit on March 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Sergio Murillo's motion to ...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Informant Tip
United States v. Augustine Perez, decided by Fourth Circuit on February 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress e...
Fourth Circuit: Odor of Marijuana and Suspicious Behavior Justify Vehicle Search
United States v. Jennifer McDonald, decided by Fourth Circuit on February 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Jennifer McDonald's m...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
United States v. Jaquate Simpson, decided by Fourth Circuit on January 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress ev...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
United States v. Landis Jackson, decided by Fourth Circuit on January 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evi...
Excessive Force Case: Resistance Justifies Officer's Actions
Raymond Richardson v. Jonathan Frame, decided by Fourth Circuit on January 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
Sabara Roberts v. J. Evans, decided by Fourth Circuit on January 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence ...
Consent to Search Phone Valid Despite Initial Refusal
Dyanie Bermeo v. Blake Andis, decided by Fourth Circuit on December 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evide...
Fourth Circuit: Odor of Marijuana and Plain View Baggie Justify Vehicle Search
Melody Cooper v. Officer James Doyle, decided by Fourth Circuit on December 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppre...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
United States v. Christopher Arthur, decided by Fourth Circuit on December 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of the defendant's moti...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Plain View and Probable Cause
Joseph Stanley v. Christopher Bocock, decided by Fourth Circuit on December 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppres...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Traffic Violations and Probable Cause
United States v. Jessie Glass, Jr., decided by Fourth Circuit on December 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Jessie Glass Jr.'s mo...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Informant Tip
United States v. Gregory Palmer, decided by Fourth Circuit on November 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Gregory Palmer's motion...
Fourth Circuit: Marijuana Odor and Butt Provide Probable Cause for Car Search
United States v. Tony Le, decided by Fourth Circuit on November 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Tony Le's motion to suppress e...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
United States v. Wilson Tita, decided by Fourth Circuit on November 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evide...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
United States v. Young Yoo, decided by Fourth Circuit on November 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of the defendant's motion to su...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
Cesar Solis-Flores v. Pamela Bondi, decided by Fourth Circuit on November 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress...
Consent to Vehicle Search Was Voluntary, Court Rules
Jaime Martinez-Martinez v. Pamela Bondi, decided by Fourth Circuit on November 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to supp...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Informant Tip
United States v. Kevin Jones, decided by Fourth Circuit on October 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Kevin Jones's motion to sup...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Informant Tip
United States v. Robert Smith, Jr., decided by Fourth Circuit on October 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Robert Smith Jr.'s mo...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Corroborated Informant Tip
United States v. William Wilson, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of William Wilson's motion t...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 26 automobile exception to warrant requirement cases from Fourth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 26.
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