Browse 8 totality of the circumstances test for probable cause cases decided by Sixth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Sixth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Informant Tip
United States v. Kevin Clay, decided by Sixth Circuit on December 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Kevin Clay's motion to suppre...
Sixth Circuit: Marijuana odor, cash, and nervousness establish probable cause for vehicle search.
United States v. Troy Williams, decided by Sixth Circuit on December 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Troy Williams' motion to s...
Marijuana odor still provides probable cause for vehicle search, court rules
United States v. Jonathon Chase Vowels-Harper, decided by Sixth Circuit on November 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of the defenda...
Sixth Circuit: Probable Cause for Vehicle Search Based on Furtive Movements and Marijuana Smell
United States v. Mark Alan Deakins, decided by Sixth Circuit on September 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of the defendant's motio...
Sixth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Corroborated Informant Tip
United States v. Phillip Barnes, decided by Sixth Circuit on August 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Phillip Barnes' motion to s...
Sixth Circuit: Informant Tip Corroborated by Police Creates Reasonable Suspicion for Traffic Stop
United States v. Malgum Whiteside, 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 the defendant's motion ...
Sixth Circuit: Odor of Marijuana, Tip, and Furtive Movements Establish Probable Cause for Vehicle Search
United States v. Andre Whitlow, decided by Sixth Circuit on April 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Andre Whitlow's motion to sup...
Sixth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search and Miranda Ruling
United States v. Lamon David Simmons, decided by Sixth Circuit on February 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 8 totality of the circumstances test for probable cause cases from Sixth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 8.
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