Browse 6 probable cause for vehicle search cases decided by California Court of Appeal. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Odor of Marijuana Still Supports Probable Cause for Vehicle Search
People v. Alston, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, affirmed a conviction for p...
Probable cause for vehicle search upheld despite warrantless entry
People v. Cabalar, decided by California Court of Appeal on December 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of possession of a controlled substance. The appellate c...
Smell of marijuana provides probable cause for vehicle search
People v. Olea, decided by California Court of Appeal on October 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Olea, was convicted of possession of a controlled substance after police ...
Traffic stop extension without reasonable suspicion invalidates evidence
People v. Super. Ct. (Lalo), decided by California Court of Appeal on September 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Lalo, was charged with possession of cocaine for sale. The...
Appellate Court Upholds Cocaine Possession Conviction, Denies Suppression Motion
People v. Mendez-Torres, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of possession of cocaine with intent to sell. The ap...
Prior felony conviction admissible for impeachment in murder trial
People v. Williams, decided by California Court of Appeal on May 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Williams, was convicted of second-degree murder and unlawful possession of...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 6 probable cause for vehicle search cases from California Court of Appeal. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 6.
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