Browse 12 resisting arrest cases decided by Fourth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
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 Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Wanda Johnson v. Baltimore City, Maryland: Baltimore Police Dept., decided by Fourth Circuit on January 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's g...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Arrest and Force in Resisting Arrest Case
Anthony Kelly v. City of Alexandria, decided by Fourth Circuit on December 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to ...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Abbie Platt v. Melinda Mansfield, decided by Fourth Circuit on December 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Robbie Plyler v. Russell Cox, decided by Fourth Circuit on July 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defenda...
Fourth Circuit: Taser and Force Reasonable Against Resisting Suspect
Zachary Hebb v. City of Asheville, North Carolina, decided by Fourth Circuit on July 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary ju...
Fourth Circuit: Officer's Use of Force During Arrest Was Reasonable
Lynne Kritter v. Brent Mooring, decided by Fourth Circuit on May 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defend...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for City in Excessive Force Case
James Brady v. City of Myrtle Beach, decided by Fourth Circuit on May 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the C...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer in Excessive Force Case
Brooke Somers v. Anthony Devine, decided by Fourth Circuit on March 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the def...
Fourth Circuit: Taser Use During Resisting Arrest Was Reasonable
Clarence Belton, Jr. v. Heather Loveridge, decided by Fourth Circuit on February 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgme...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Robert Valladares v. Heather Ray, decided by Fourth Circuit on February 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Baltimore Police in Excessive Force Case
Estate of Trina L. Cunningham v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, decided by Fourth Circuit on February 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 12 resisting arrest cases from Fourth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 12.
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