Browse 19 probable cause standard cases decided by Colorado Supreme Court. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Probable Cause Standard Opinions from Colorado Supreme Court (19)
Colorado Supreme Court Upholds Suppression of Vehicle Search Evidence
Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-12-22 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
The People of the State of Colorado v. Thomas James Havens., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on December 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court affirmed the trial ...
Colorado Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Informant Tip
Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-11-03 · Defendant Win · Impact: 60/100
Frederick Alexander Najera v. The People of the State of Colorado, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on November 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court affirmed the t...
Colorado Supreme Court Upholds Suppression of Vehicle Search Evidence
Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-10-27 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100
Lawrence Willis v. The People of the State of Colorado, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on October 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the admissibility of evidence obt...
Colorado Supreme Court: Warrantless vehicle search lacked probable cause
Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-09-29 · Defendant Win · Impact: 60/100
Andrew Terpening v. The People of the State of Colorado., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on September 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court affirmed the trial co...
Colorado Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Under Automobile Exception
Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-09-29 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
Billy E. Scott v. The People of the State of Colorado., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on September 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court affirmed the trial cour...
Colorado Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-09-08 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
The People of the State of Colorado v. Tommy Rae Mickey, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on September 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court reviewed the admissibil...
Colorado Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-09-02 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
Cory Jon Lowe v. The People of the State of Colorado., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court affirmed the trial court'...
Colorado Supreme Court: Warrantless car search unlawful without probable cause
Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-09-02 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100
The People of the State of Colorado v. Gilberto Andres Montoya., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court affirmed the tr...
Colorado Supreme Court: Consent to search vehicle was voluntary despite arrest
Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-08-18 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Mark Antonio Lewis v. The People of the State of Colorado, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on August 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court affirmed the trial cour...
Drug dog reliability is key for probable cause in traffic stops
Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-08-18 · Reversed · Impact: 75/100
The People of the State of Colorado v. Elijah Thomas Shipman, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on August 18, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court reviewed the admissibilit...
Colorado Supreme Court Upholds Suppression of Warrantless Vehicle Search
Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-08-18 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
The People of the State of Colorado v. Quinn M. Jebe., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on August 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's ...
Pre-arrest statements admissible if not in custody, Miranda not required
Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-08-04 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
The People of the State of Colorado v. Sheri Lynn Espinoza., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on August 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court reviewed whether a def...
Colorado Supreme Court: Warrantless vehicle search lacked probable cause
Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-06-23 · Remanded · Impact: 65/100
Audrey Lee Tennyson v. The People of the State of Colorado., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on June 23, 2025, resulted in a remanded outcome. This case concerns the admissibility of evidence obtain...
Colorado Supreme Court: Suspicious Behavior Alone Doesn't Justify Warrantless Car Search
Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-06-23 · Defendant Win · Impact: 60/100
The People of the State of Colorado v. Shams Abdul-Rahman., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on June 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court affirmed the trial court...
Unprompted Statement After Invoking Counsel Admissible
Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-06-23 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
The People of the State of Colorado, Petitioner: v. Kelly James Schnorenberg., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on June 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court revie...
Colorado Supreme Court: Warrantless car search invalid without mobility or probable cause
Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-05-27 · Remanded · Impact: 65/100
The People of the State of Colorado v. Jessica Jo Roberson, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on May 27, 2025, resulted in a remanded outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court reviewed the admissibility of ...
Colorado Supreme Court: Warrantless vehicle search unlawful without probable cause
Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-05-27 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100
The People of the State of Colorado v. Oscar Jonas Ganaway., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on May 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court affirmed the trial court...
Colorado Supreme Court Upholds Suppression of Vehicle Search Evidence
Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-05-27 · Defendant Win · Impact: 40/100
The People of the State of Colorado, In Re v. Patrick L. Beverly, II, Defendant:, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on May 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court rev...
Colorado Supreme Court: No Probable Cause for Warrantless Vehicle Search
Colorado Supreme Court · 2025-05-27 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100
Audrey Lee Tennyson v. The People of the State of Colorado, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on May 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the admissibility of evidence obt...