Explore Judge Jerry E Smith's 4 rulings on plain view doctrine. AI-powered summaries and legal analysis.
Fifth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Under Automobile Exception
United States v. Cockerham, decided by Fifth Circuit on December 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence ...
Fifth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause and Plain View
United States v. Duffey, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence seize...
Fifth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
United States v. Swick, decided by Fifth Circuit on May 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence obtained ...
Fifth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Informant Tip
United States v. Martinez, decided by Fifth Circuit on March 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence seiz...
CaseLawBrief tracks 4 plain view doctrine cases decided by Judge Jerry E Smith. The count updates as new opinions are published.
Based on tracked cases, outcomes include: Defendant Win: 4.
Judge Jerry E Smith has decided plain view doctrine cases in: ca5.