Browse 5 probable cause determination cases decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Probable Cause for Vehicle Search Upheld Despite Arrestee Removal
Commonwealth v. Smith, J., Aplt., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on September 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Commonwealth appealed the suppression of evidence obtained from ...
PA Supreme Court: Odor of marijuana and furtive movements create probable cause for vehicle search
Commonwealth v. Burger, A., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on June 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Commonwealth appealed the suppression of evidence obtained from a warrantle...
PA Supreme Court: 'Plain Feel' Doctrine Limited in Pat-Downs
Commonwealth v. Clegg, W., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on April 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court addressed whether a "plain feel" exception to the...
Appellate court upholds warrantless vehicle search based on informant tip
Glover, C., Aplt. v. Junior, N., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on March 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Glover, challenged the trial court's denial of his motion ...
PA Supreme Court: Probable Cause Justified Warrantless Vehicle Search
Commonwealth, Aplt. v. Williams, N., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on February 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Commonwealth appealed the suppression of evidence obtained fro...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 5 probable cause determination cases from Pennsylvania Supreme Court. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 5.
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