9 court opinions authored by Judge Judges Of The Fourth Circuit. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Fourth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Plain View and Smell
United States v. Naeem Jones, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Naeem Jones' motion to suppre...
Fourth Circuit: Lane Drifting Justifies Traffic Stop, Extends Scope
United States v. Tremayne Hawkins, decided by Fourth Circuit on December 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Tremayne Hawkins' mot...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
United States v. Christopher Arthur, decided by Fourth Circuit on December 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of the defendant's moti...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Traffic Violations
United States v. Peter Le, decided by Fourth Circuit on November 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Peter Le's motion to suppress...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment Against Trade Secret Claim
Honeywell International, Inc. v. OPTO Electronics Co., Ltd., decided by Fourth Circuit on April 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of...
Insurer not obligated to defend manufacturer of asbestos products
Truck Insurance Exchange v. Kaiser Gypsum Company, Inc., decided by Fourth Circuit on April 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit addressed whether an insurer, Truck Insura...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Traffic Stop Extension for Marijuana Investigation
United States v. Quamaine Smith, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Quamaine Smith's motion to...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Securities Fraud Class Action
Rohan Dhruva v. CuriosityStream, Inc., decided by Fourth Circuit on March 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a securities frau...
Fourth Circuit: Furtive Movements and Marijuana Odor Justify Extended Traffic Stop
United States v. Tyzheem Nixon, decided by Fourth Circuit on March 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Tyzheem Nixon's motion to s...