Browse 4 automobile exception to the warrant requirement cases decided by Virginia Supreme Court. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Supreme Court Denies Appeal on Warrantless Vehicle Search
Fergeson v. Commonwealth (ORDER), decided by Virginia Supreme Court on April 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Fergeson, sought to appeal a circuit court's denial of his mo...
Virginia Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Informant Tip
Commonwealth v. Knight-Walker, decided by Virginia Supreme Court on April 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court of Virginia affirmed the trial court's denial of the defendan...
Appellate court allows evidence from warrantless vehicle search
Commonwealth v. Paxton, decided by Virginia Supreme Court on May 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Commonwealth of Virginia appealed a trial court's suppression of evidence obtained f...
Virginia Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search
Commonwealth v. Canales, decided by Virginia Supreme Court on April 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court of Virginia affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the d...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 4 automobile exception to the warrant requirement cases from Virginia Supreme Court. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 4.
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