Judge Jonathan L Kirsch

2 court opinions authored by Judge Jonathan L Kirsch. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.

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Opinions by Judge Jonathan L Kirsch (2)

United States v. Eric LaDeaux

Eighth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Furtive Movements and Marijuana Odor

ca8 · 2025-09-17 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

United States v. Eric LaDeaux, decided by Eighth Circuit on September 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Eric LaDeaux's motion to...

United States v. Michael Denson

Eighth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Traffic Violations and Probable Cause

ca8 · 2025-06-02 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

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...

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