Browse 25 plain view doctrine cases decided by Eighth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Marijuana smell provides probable cause for vehicle search despite state legalization
United States v. Damion Hallmon, decided by Eighth Circuit on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Damion Hallmon's motion to...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for County in Jail Medical Care Case
Lindell Briscoe v. St. Louis County, decided by Eighth Circuit on April 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to St....
Eighth Circuit: Marijuana odor and blunt justify vehicle search
United States v. Antonio Robertson, decided by Eighth Circuit on April 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Antonio Robertson's moti...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Traffic Violations and Probable Cause
United States v. Cory Rusher, decided by Eighth Circuit on March 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Cory Rusher's motion to suppre...
Eighth Circuit: Marijuana odor and plain view justify vehicle search
United States v. Jimmie Willis, decided by Eighth Circuit on March 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Jimmie Willis's motion to su...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Traffic Violations and Probable Cause
United States v. Samuel McElmeel, decided by Eighth Circuit on March 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Samuel McElmeel's motion t...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Meth Conviction After Vehicle Search
United States v. James Beeler, decided by Eighth Circuit on March 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of James Beeler's motion to supp...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Traffic Violations and Probable Cause
United States v. Brad Wendt, decided by Eighth Circuit on March 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Brad Wendt's motion to suppress...
Eighth Circuit: Tip-corroborated stop and search of vehicle upheld
United States v. Robert Walker, decided by Eighth Circuit on March 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Robert Walker's motion to su...
Eighth Circuit: Traffic Stop and Vehicle Search Lawful
Tyrone Cameron v. City of Des Moines, decided by Eighth Circuit on February 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Marijuana Odor and Evidence
United States v. Dante Tyus, decided by Eighth Circuit on February 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Dante Tyus's motion to supp...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Marijuana Odor and Paraphernalia
United States v. Anthony Wooten, decided by Eighth Circuit on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Anthony Wooten's motion...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Informant Tip
United States v. Alexander Ledvina, decided by Eighth Circuit on February 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress ...
Eighth Circuit: Marijuana odor and plain view justify vehicle search
United States v. Johnnie Lewis, decided by Eighth Circuit on February 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Johnnie Lewis's motion to...
Eighth Circuit: Odor of Marijuana and Plain View Justify Vehicle Search
United States v. Sharon Rosebear, decided by Eighth Circuit on January 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Sharon Rosebear's motio...
Eighth Circuit: Exigent Circumstances Justified Cell Phone Search
United States v. Da'shawn Domena, decided by Eighth Circuit on January 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Da'shawn Domena's motio...
Eighth Circuit: Marijuana odor and plain view cigarette justify vehicle search
United States v. Bryan Vannausdle, decided by Eighth Circuit on January 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Bryan Vannausdle's mot...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause and Plain View
United States v. Patrick Newcomer, decided by Eighth Circuit on January 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Patrick Newcomer's mot...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Marijuana Odor
United States v. Nathaniel Azure, decided by Eighth Circuit on January 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Nathaniel Azure's motio...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Reasonable Suspicion and Automobile Exception
United States v. Trina Johnson, decided by Eighth Circuit on January 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Trina Johnson's motion to ...
Eighth Circuit: Marijuana odor and plain view justify vehicle search
United States v. Coreena Velasco, decided by Eighth Circuit on December 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Coreena Velasco's moti...
Eighth Circuit: Marijuana odor and plain view justify vehicle search
United States v. Devon Holt, decided by Eighth Circuit on December 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Devon Holt's motion to suppr...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Traffic Stop and Vehicle Search in Drug Case
United States v. Alonzo Miller, decided by Eighth Circuit on December 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Alonzo Miller's motion to...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search, Denies Suppression Motion
United States v. Benjamin Gentry, decided by Eighth Circuit on November 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Benjamin Gentry's moti...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Traffic Stop and Vehicle Search Based on BOLO
United States v. Anthony Tucker, decided by Eighth Circuit on October 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Anthony Tucker's motion t...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 25 plain view doctrine cases from Eighth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 25.
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