Browse 24 voluntariness of consent to search cases decided by Fourth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Fourth Circuit: Consent to search vehicle was voluntary despite prior silence
United States v. Okechukwu Dimkpa, decided by Fourth Circuit on March 3, 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 After Traffic Stop
United States v. Ebuka Umeti, decided by Fourth Circuit on February 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of the defendant's motion to ...
Fourth Circuit: Consent to Search Valid Despite Arrest and Multiple Officers
United States v. Roy Cox, 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 suppr...
Fourth Circuit: Consent to search laptop was voluntary
United States v. Ali Al-Timimi, decided by Fourth Circuit on January 9, 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 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: Consent to Vehicle Search Was Voluntary
Jawone Nicholson v. Damond Durant, decided by Fourth Circuit on December 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress ...
Fourth Circuit: Border search exception allows warrantless search of electronic devices
United States v. Umar Chaudhry, decided by Fourth Circuit on December 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of the defendant's motion t...
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 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: Probable Cause for Car Search Based on Marijuana Odor and Behavior
United States v. Eric Nji, decided by Fourth Circuit on November 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Eric Nji's motion to suppress...
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: Traffic stop justified, evidence admissible
United States v. Brandon Jackson, decided by Fourth Circuit on September 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Brandon Jackson's mot...
Consent to Search Vehicle Upheld Despite Language Barrier
Genovevo Alvarez Ronquillo v. Pamela Bondi, 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 su...
Fourth Circuit: Consent to search vehicle was voluntary
United States v. Melvin Myrick, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of the defendant's motion to ...
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 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 Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
United States v. Donald Booker, decided by Fourth Circuit on July 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of the defendant's motion to su...
Consent to vehicle search voluntary despite language barrier, officers present
United States v. Cristian Cabrera-Rivas, decided by Fourth Circuit on June 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of the defendant's mot...
Consent to search vehicle extends to electronic devices within
United States v. Stanislav Yelizarov, decided by Fourth Circuit on June 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of the defendant's motion...
Fourth Circuit: Consent to Search Valid Despite Arrest
United States v. Raymond Dugan, decided by Fourth Circuit on May 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of the defendant's motion to supp...
Fourth Circuit Denies Injunction for Alleged OSHA Retaliation
Justin Longworth v. A. Mansukhani, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Stop Based on Reliable BOLO
United States v. Nathaniel Powell, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Nathaniel Powell's motio...
Fourth Circuit: Consent to Vehicle Search Was Voluntary
Brian Farabee v. Robert Gardella, decided by Fourth Circuit on March 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evid...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 24 voluntariness of consent to search cases from Fourth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 24.
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