Browse 3 fourth amendment search and seizure cases decided by Illinois Supreme Court. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Odor of Cannabis Still Provides Probable Cause for Vehicle Search in Illinois
People v. Hietschold, decided by Illinois Supreme Court on November 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed the trial court's decision to deny the defendan...
Qualified Immunity Shields City Officers from Fourth Amendment Claims
Bitner v. City of Pekin, decided by Illinois Supreme Court on September 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Bitner, sued the City of Pekin for alleged violations of his Fourt...
Consent to vehicle search invalid due to language barrier and coercion
People v. Yankaway, decided by Illinois Supreme Court on April 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Supreme Court affirmed the appellate court's decision, holding that the defen...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 3 fourth amendment search and seizure cases from Illinois Supreme Court. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 3.
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