Browse 9 probable cause for vehicle search cases decided by New York Court of Appeals. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Appellate Division affirms conviction based on marijuana odor and plain view evidence
People v. Alba, decided by New York Court of Appeals on February 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree afte...
NY Court Affirms Drug Possession Conviction Based on Corroborated Informant Tip
People v. Smith, decided by New York Court of Appeals on December 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Smith, was convicted of criminal possession of a controlled substance in...
Appellate court affirms drug possession conviction based on probable cause
People v. Sargeant, decided by New York Court of Appeals on November 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the ...
NY Court of Appeals Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Marijuana Odor and Furtive Movements
People v. Morgan, decided by New York Court of Appeals on October 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Morgan, was convicted of criminal possession of a weapon in the second d...
Smell of marijuana provides probable cause for vehicle search in NY
People v. Cleveland, decided by New York Court of Appeals on April 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree af...
Appellate court upholds weapon conviction based on corroborated informant tip
People v. Farrell, decided by New York Court of Appeals on April 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Farrell, was convicted of criminal possession of a weapon in the second d...
NY Court of Appeals Affirms Weapon Possession Conviction Based on Probable Cause
People v. Moss, decided by New York Court of Appeals on March 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Moss, was convicted of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree ...
NY Court Affirms Gun Possession Conviction Based on Probable Cause
People v. Fredericks, decided by New York Court of Appeals on February 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degre...
NY Court of Appeals: Uncorroborated Informant Tip Insufficient for Traffic Stop
People v. Howard, decided by New York Court of Appeals on February 13, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. The defendant was convicted of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree after p...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 9 probable cause for vehicle search cases from New York Court of Appeals. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 8, Reversed: 1.
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