Browse 8 scope of traffic stops cases decided by Fourth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
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: BOLO alert justified traffic stop, evidence admissible
United States v. Clifton Mosley, decided by Fourth Circuit on February 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Clifton Mosley's motion...
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: Lane Drifting Justifies Traffic Stop, Extends Scope
United States v. Tremayne Hawkins, decided by Fourth Circuit on December 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Tremayne Hawkins' mot...
Fourth Circuit: Lane Drifting, Furtive Movements Justify Traffic Stop and Marijuana Odor
Jason Bell v. J. Streeval, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence se...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Informant Tip
United States v. Stephen Purks, decided by Fourth Circuit on June 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Stephen Purks' motion to supp...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Traffic Stop Extension for Marijuana Investigation
United States v. Quamaine Smith, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Quamaine Smith's motion to...
Fourth Circuit: Erratic Driving Justifies Traffic Stop and Drug Inquiry
United States v. Telly Armstrong, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Telly Armstrong's motion t...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 8 scope of traffic stops cases from Fourth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 8.
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