Probable Cause For Vehicle Searches Cases in Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Browse 13 probable cause for vehicle searches cases decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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Probable Cause For Vehicle Searches Opinions from Pennsylvania Supreme Court (13)

Commonwealth v. Malcolm, R., Aplt.

Reasonable suspicion to extend traffic stop based on officer's observations

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2026-02-18 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100

Commonwealth v. Malcolm, R., Aplt., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on February 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Commonwealth appealed the suppression of evidence obtained from...

Weatherholtz, K., Aplt. v. McKelvey, D.

Search of vehicle upheld due to probable cause and plain view doctrine

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-12-16 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Weatherholtz, K., Aplt. v. McKelvey, D., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on December 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Weatherholtz, challenged the trial court's deni...

Weatherholtz, K., Aplt. v. McKelvey, D.

Search of vehicle upheld due to probable cause and plain view doctrine

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-12-16 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Weatherholtz, K., Aplt. v. McKelvey, D., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on December 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Weatherholtz, challenged the trial court's deni...

Commonwealth v. Blakeney, H., Aplt.

PA Supreme Court: Probable Cause for Warrantless Vehicle Search

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-11-05 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100

Commonwealth v. Blakeney, H., Aplt., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on November 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Commonwealth appealed the suppression of evidence obtained from...

Commonwealth v. Smith, J., Aplt.

PA Supreme Court: Warrantless vehicle search incident to arrest allowed

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-09-25 · Reversed · Impact: 65/100

Commonwealth v. Smith, J., Aplt., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on September 25, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. The Commonwealth appealed the suppression of evidence obtained from a war...

Commonwealth v. Smith, J., Aplt.

PA Supreme Court allows vehicle search incident to arrest

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-09-25 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100

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 ...

Commonwealth v. Smith, J., Aplt.

Reasonable Suspicion for Vehicle Stop Upheld

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-09-25 · Defendant Win · Impact: 45/100

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 ...

Commonwealth v. Gerber, M.

Odor of burnt marijuana alone insufficient for warrantless vehicle search

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-08-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100

Commonwealth v. Gerber, M., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on August 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Commonwealth appealed the trial court's suppression of evidence obtained ...

Commonwealth v. Walker, H., Aplt.

PA Supreme Court: Reasonable suspicion justified vehicle stop and search

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-08-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 40/100

Commonwealth v. Walker, H., Aplt., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on August 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Commonwealth appealed the suppression of evidence obtained from a ...

Commonwealth v. Walker, H., Aplt.

PA Supreme Court: Reasonable Suspicion for Traffic Stop Justifies Vehicle Search

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-08-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 40/100

Commonwealth v. Walker, H., Aplt., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on August 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Commonwealth appealed the suppression of evidence obtained from a ...

Commonwealth v. Robinson, H., Aplt.

Probable cause for vehicle search upheld despite defendant's arrest

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-07-22 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100

Commonwealth v. Robinson, H., Aplt., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on July 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Commonwealth appealed the suppression of evidence obtained from a ...

Commonwealth v. Briska, R.

Odor of Marijuana Alone Insufficient for Warrantless Vehicle Search

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-06-24 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100

Commonwealth v. Briska, R., 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...

Commonwealth v. Burger, A.

PA Supreme Court: Odor of marijuana and furtive movements create probable cause for vehicle search

Pennsylvania Supreme Court · 2025-06-24 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100

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...

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Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 12, Reversed: 1.

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