Exclusionary Rule Cases in Georgia Supreme Court

Browse 16 exclusionary rule cases decided by Georgia Supreme Court. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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Exclusionary Rule Opinions from Georgia Supreme Court (16)

Williams v. State

Vehicle search upheld: Probable cause justified warrantless search

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-03-17 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

Williams v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on March 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence...

GINES v. THE STATE (Three Cases)

Georgia Supreme Court: Warrantless GPS Tracking Violates Fourth Amendment

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-03-12 · Mixed · Impact: 85/100

GINES v. THE STATE (Three Cases), decided by Georgia Supreme Court on March 12, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. This case consolidated three appeals concerning the admissibility of evidence obtaine...

FLAKES v. THE STATE (Two Cases)

Georgia Supreme Court: Warrantless GPS tracking violates Fourth Amendment

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-02-03 · Mixed · Impact: 85/100

FLAKES v. THE STATE (Two Cases), decided by Georgia Supreme Court on February 3, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. This case consolidates two appeals concerning the admissibility of evidence obtained...

Graham v. State

Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Meth Conviction After Lawful Vehicle Search

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-02-03 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Graham v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on February 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court of Georgia reviewed a conviction for possession of methamphetamine. The co...

SHELLS v. THE STATE (Two Cases)

GPS Tracking of Vehicles on Public Roads Permissible Without Warrant

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-02-03 · Defendant Win · Impact: 40/100

SHELLS v. THE STATE (Two Cases), decided by Georgia Supreme Court on February 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case consolidates two appeals concerning the admissibility of evidence ...

UPSHAW v. THE STATE (Three Cases)

Warrantless GPS tracking of vehicles violates Fourth Amendment, GA Supreme Court rules

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-01-05 · Reversed · Impact: 85/100

UPSHAW v. THE STATE (Three Cases), decided by Georgia Supreme Court on January 5, 2026, resulted in a reversed outcome. This case consolidates three appeals concerning the admissibility of evidence ob...

In the Matter of Je'nita Lane

Georgia Supreme Court: "No-knock" warrant execution violated knock-and-announce rule

Georgia Supreme Court · 2025-12-09 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 75/100

In the Matter of Je'nita Lane, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on December 9, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court addressed whether a "no-knock" warrant was properly ...

Davis v. Coleman, Warden

Fourth Amendment challenge to evidence fails in habeas corpus petition

Georgia Supreme Court · 2025-11-04 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Davis v. Coleman, Warden, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on November 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a state prisoner, sought a writ of habeas corpus, alleging that his ...

PILATO v. STATE OF GEORGIA (Three Cases)

Georgia Supreme Court: Warrantless GPS tracking violates Fourth Amendment

Georgia Supreme Court · 2025-10-15 · Mixed · Impact: 85/100

PILATO v. STATE OF GEORGIA (Three Cases), decided by Georgia Supreme Court on October 15, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. This case consolidates three appeals concerning the admissibility of eviden...

EVANS v. THE STATE (Two Cases)

Georgia Supreme Court: Warrantless GPS Tracking Violates Fourth Amendment

Georgia Supreme Court · 2025-09-30 · Mixed · Impact: 75/100

EVANS v. THE STATE (Two Cases), decided by Georgia Supreme Court on September 30, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court addressed two consolidated cases concerning the admissibi...

Sprayberry v. Morris

Georgia Supreme Court Invalidates No-Knock Warrant for Lack of Probable Cause

Georgia Supreme Court · 2025-09-16 · Mixed · Impact: 75/100

Sprayberry v. Morris, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on September 16, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court addressed whether a "no-knock" warrant was supported by sufficient ...

State v. ROMAN (Nine Cases)

Georgia Supreme Court Rules Warrant Required for GPS Vehicle Tracking

Georgia Supreme Court · 2025-09-16 · Reversed · Impact: 85/100

State v. ROMAN (Nine Cases), decided by Georgia Supreme Court on September 16, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. This case consolidates nine appeals concerning the admissibility of evidence obtain...

In the Matter of Vi Bui

Georgia Supreme Court: "No-Knock" Warrant Execution Invalid Without Explicit Authorization

Georgia Supreme Court · 2025-08-26 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 75/100

In the Matter of Vi Bui, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on August 26, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court considered whether a "no-knock" warrant was properly execut...

CHAPMAN v. THE STATE (Two Cases)

Georgia Supreme Court: Warrantless GPS Tracking Violates Fourth Amendment

Georgia Supreme Court · 2025-07-01 · Mixed · Impact: 75/100

CHAPMAN v. THE STATE (Two Cases), decided by Georgia Supreme Court on July 1, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court addressed two consolidated cases concerning the admissibility...

COLEMAN v. THE STATE (Four Cases)

Anonymous tip insufficient for warrantless home search; convictions reversed

Georgia Supreme Court · 2025-06-24 · Mixed · Impact: 75/100

COLEMAN v. THE STATE (Four Cases), decided by Georgia Supreme Court on June 24, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. This case consolidates four appeals arising from a single incident where law enforcem...

In the Matter of Sanjay Patel

Georgia Supreme Court: "No-Knock" Warrant Execution Invalid Without Reasonable Wait

Georgia Supreme Court · 2025-05-06 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 75/100

In the Matter of Sanjay Patel, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on May 6, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court addressed whether a "no-knock" warrant was properly execu...

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many exclusionary rule cases has Georgia Supreme Court decided?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 16 exclusionary rule cases from Georgia Supreme Court. This number is updated as new opinions are published.

Q: What types of outcomes occur in exclusionary rule cases at Georgia Supreme Court?

Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 4, Mixed: 7, Reversed: 2, Plaintiff Win: 3.

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