4 court opinions authored by Judge Joseph F Leeson Jr . AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
4 opinions analyzed.
Third Circuit: Cell phone seizure lawful incident to arrest; consent valid
United States v. Ryan Mendoza, decided by Third Circuit on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Ryan Mendoza's motion to supp...
Third Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Marijuana Odor and Furtive Movements
United States v. Lynell Guyton, decided by Third Circuit on July 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Lynell Guyton's motion to supp...
Permissive Use Exclusion Applies Even if Driver is Named Insured Elsewhere
Leon Drummond v. Progressive Specialty Insurance Co, decided by Third Circuit on July 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary jud...
Third Circuit: Cell phone search incident to arrest permissible without less intrusive means
United States v. Joseph Cammarata, decided by Third Circuit on June 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Joseph Cammarata's motion to...