Browse 10 automobile exception to the warrant requirement cases decided by California Court of Appeal. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
CA Supreme Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Reverses Death Sentence
People v. McCowan, decided by California Court of Appeal on January 13, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. The defendant was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. The California Sup...
Appellate Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
People v. Cagle, decided by California Court of Appeal on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision to deny the defendant's motion t...
Appellate court upholds warrantless vehicle search based on probable cause
People v. Super Ct. (Taylor), decided by California Court of Appeal on October 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Taylor, was charged with possession of cocaine. The prosecu...
Appellate Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
People v. Feise, decided by California Court of Appeal on October 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision to deny the defendant's motion ...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible for Identity and Intent
People v. Gomez, decided by California Court of Appeal on October 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Gomez, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly we...
Court upholds traffic stop extension based on defendant's behavior
People v. Benitez-Torres, decided by California Court of Appeal on July 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of possession of a controlled substance with intent t...
Arbitration agreement found unconscionable and unenforceable
In re Brissette, decided by California Court of Appeal on June 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision to deny a motion to compel arbitra...
Prior Misconduct Evidence Admissible to Show Motive, Opportunity, and Intent
People v. Temple, decided by California Court of Appeal on May 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon. The a...
Appellate court upholds warrantless vehicle search based on probable cause
People v. Lopez-Barraza, decided by California Court of Appeal on May 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Lopez-Barraza, was convicted of multiple felony offenses. He appealed...
Vehicle search lawful under automobile exception, conviction affirmed
People v. Gomez, decided by California Court of Appeal on April 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, affirmed a conviction for posses...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 10 automobile exception to the warrant requirement cases from California Court of Appeal. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Mixed: 1, Defendant Win: 9.
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