Browse 25 probable cause for vehicle search 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: 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 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: Probable Cause for Vehicle Search Based on Marijuana Odor and Paraphernalia
United States v. James Jacobs, decided by Fourth Circuit on January 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of James Jacobs' motion to su...
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...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
United States v. Nelson Evans, decided by Fourth Circuit on January 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of the defendant's motion to ...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
Robert Moore v. State of Maryland, decided by Fourth Circuit on January 7, 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 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 ...
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: 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: Furtive movements and drug paraphernalia justify vehicle search
Manuel Moreno v. Carol Bosholm, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 15, 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
Edwin Escobar-Salmeron v. Stephen Moyer, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppr...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Under Automobile Exception
United States v. Henry Martinez, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of the defendant's motion to...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Informant Tip
United States v. Ronald Contreras, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Ronald Contreras's moti...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
Sulma Guandique-De Romero v. Pamela Bondi, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to sup...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 25 probable cause for vehicle search cases from Fourth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 25.
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