Warrantless Vehicle Searches Cases in Georgia Supreme Court

Browse 28 warrantless vehicle searches cases decided by Georgia Supreme Court. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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Warrantless Vehicle Searches Opinions from Georgia Supreme Court (28)

In the Matter of Darryl J. Ferguson

Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-04-21 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

In the Matter of Darryl J. Ferguson, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on April 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's denial of Darryl J. F...

McFarland v. State

Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-04-21 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

McFarland v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on April 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's denial of a motion to suppress evidenc...

Nuckles v. State

Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-04-21 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Nuckles v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on April 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence ...

Dill v. State

Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Confession Admissibility

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-03-17 · Defendant Win · Impact: 40/100

Dill v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on March 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court of Georgia addressed whether a defendant's confession was voluntary and admiss...

Fadesire v. State

Georgia Court of Appeals Affirms Methamphetamine Possession Conviction

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-03-17 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Fadesire v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on March 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Court of Appeals reviewed a conviction for possession of methamphetamine. The ap...

Hernandez v. State

Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Informant Tip

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-03-17 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Hernandez 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 evidenc...

In the Matter of Charles Bruce Singleton, Jr

Waiver of Counsel Invalid Without Interpreter for Non-English Speaker

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-03-17 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 75/100

In the Matter of Charles Bruce Singleton, Jr, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on March 17, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court addressed whether a defendant's waiver ...

Patterson v. State

Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-03-17 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

Patterson v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on March 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision denying a motion to suppress ev...

Simms v. State

Consent to vehicle search voluntary despite multiple officers

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-03-17 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Simms 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 se...

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...

Jackson v. State

Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Under Automobile Exception

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

Jackson v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on March 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision, holding that the trial court did ...

Medina v. State

Confession Involuntary Due to Coercive Interrogation Tactics

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-03-03 · Reversed · Impact: 75/100

Medina v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on March 3, 2026, resulted in a reversed outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court addressed whether a defendant's confession was voluntary and admissible wh...

Senior v. State

Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-03-03 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

Senior v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on March 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence ob...

Murphy v. State

Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-02-17 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

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

Owens v. State

Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Marijuana Odor

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-02-17 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

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

Clark v. State

Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause

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

Clark v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on February 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence ...

Gibson v. State

Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Admissibility of Confession

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-02-03 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Gibson v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on February 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision, holding that the defendant's co...

In the Matter of Paul Jason York

Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Informant Tip

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-02-03 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

In the Matter of Paul Jason York, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on February 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's denial of Paul Jason Y...

Jenkins v. State

Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-02-03 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

Jenkins v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on February 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's denial of a motion to suppress evidenc...

Franklin v. State

Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Admissibility of Confession

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-01-21 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

Franklin v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on January 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision, holding that the defendant's ...

Phillips v. State

Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Under Automobile Exception

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-01-21 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

Phillips v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on January 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's denial of a motion to suppress eviden...

Stapleton v. State

Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-01-21 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Stapleton v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on January 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's denial of a motion to suppress evide...

Wells v. State

Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-01-21 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

Wells v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on January 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence ...

Williams v. State

Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-01-21 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Williams v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on January 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's denial of a motion to suppress eviden...

Williams v. State

Vehicle search upheld under automobile exception, conviction affirmed

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-01-21 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Williams v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on January 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed the trial court's denial of the defendant's motion t...

Dickerson v. State

Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Meth Conviction After Traffic Stop

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-01-21 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Dickerson v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on January 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed a conviction for possession of methamphetamine with in...

Adams v. State

Vehicle search upheld under automobile exception

Georgia Supreme Court · 2026-01-05 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Adams v. State, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on January 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence o...

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Q: How many warrantless vehicle searches cases has Georgia Supreme Court decided?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 28 warrantless vehicle searches cases from Georgia Supreme Court. This number is updated as new opinions are published.

Q: What types of outcomes occur in warrantless vehicle searches cases at Georgia Supreme Court?

Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 25, Plaintiff Win: 1, Mixed: 1, Reversed: 1.

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