5 court opinions authored by Judge James B Loken. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Eighth Circuit Affirms Arrest for Domestic Assault Due to Probable Cause
Kendall Nygard v. City of Orono, decided by Eighth Circuit on December 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the ...
Eighth Circuit: Cracked Windshield Justifies Traffic Stop and Vehicle Search
United States v. Vincent Barrios, decided by Eighth Circuit on August 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evi...
Union's RLA Claim Dismissed: Minor Dispute Subject to Arbitration
BMWE v. BNSF Railway Company, decided by Eighth Circuit on July 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by BMWE a...
Eighth Circuit: Marijuana odor and plain view justify vehicle search
United States v. Michael Denson, decided by Eighth Circuit on June 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Michael Denson's motion to s...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
United States v. Joseph Thompson, Sr., decided by Eighth Circuit on April 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress ...