Browse 5 search incident to arrest cases decided by Fourth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Fourth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Plain View and Smell
Patrick Nichols v. N. Bumgarner, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 22, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evide...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Traffic Stop Based on Fog Line Crossing and Informant Tip
Evy Orellana v. Deputy United States Marshal Ryan Godec, decided by Fourth Circuit on July 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of the...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Reasonable Suspicion and Consent
United States v. Jason Kokinda, decided by Fourth Circuit on July 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Jason Kokinda's motion to su...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search After Traffic Stop
United States v. Oscar Sorto Romero, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Oscar Sorto Romero's mo...
Fourth Circuit: Cell phone search incident to arrest justified by exigent circumstances
United States v. William Davis, Jr., decided by Fourth Circuit on February 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of William Davis Jr.'s...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 5 search incident to arrest cases from Fourth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 5.
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