Browse 4 cell phone searches cases decided by Sixth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Sixth Circuit: Cell phone search incident to arrest is constitutional
United States v. Julianna Jenkins Hawkins, decided by Sixth Circuit on January 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Julianna Jenkins...
Sixth Circuit: Cell phone search incident to arrest permissible if safety/evidence at risk
United States v. David Jason Parkey, decided by Sixth Circuit on July 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of David Jason Parkey's motio...
Sixth Circuit: Cell phone search permissible under automobile exception
United States v. Freddie Knipp, Jr., decided by Sixth Circuit on May 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Freddie Knipp Jr.'s motion...
Sixth Circuit: Cell phone search lawful under exigent circumstances
United States v. Kevin Ike Obi, decided by Sixth Circuit on March 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Kevin Obi's motion to suppres...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 4 cell phone searches cases from Sixth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 4.
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