Probable Cause Standard Cases in Colorado Supreme Court

Browse 19 probable cause standard cases decided by Colorado Supreme Court. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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Remanded
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Reversed

Probable Cause Standard Opinions from Colorado Supreme Court (19)

The People of the State of Colorado v. Thomas James Havens.

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 ...

Frederick Alexander Najera v. The People of the State of Colorado

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...

Lawrence Willis v. The People of the State of Colorado

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...

Andrew Terpening v. The People of the State of Colorado.

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...

Billy E. Scott v. The People of the State of Colorado.

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...

The People of the State of Colorado v. Tommy Rae Mickey

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...

Cory Jon Lowe v. The People of the State of Colorado.

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'...

The People of the State of Colorado v. Gilberto Andres Montoya.

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...

Mark Antonio Lewis v. The People of the State of Colorado

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...

The People of the State of Colorado v. Elijah Thomas Shipman

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...

The People of the State of Colorado v. Quinn M. Jebe.

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 ...

The People of the State of Colorado v. Sheri Lynn Espinoza.

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...

Audrey Lee Tennyson v. The People of the State of Colorado.

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...

The People of the State of Colorado v. Shams Abdul-Rahman.

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...

The People of the State of Colorado, Petitioner: v. Kelly James Schnorenberg.

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...

The People of the State of Colorado v. Jessica Jo Roberson

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 ...

The People of the State of Colorado v. Oscar Jonas Ganaway.

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...

The People of the State of Colorado, In Re v. Patrick L. Beverly, II, Defendant:

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...

Audrey Lee Tennyson v. The People of the State of Colorado

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...

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many probable cause standard cases has Colorado Supreme Court decided?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 19 probable cause standard cases from Colorado Supreme Court. This number is updated as new opinions are published.

Q: What types of outcomes occur in probable cause standard cases at Colorado Supreme Court?

Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 16, Reversed: 1, Remanded: 2.

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