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United States v. Daqua Ritter

Fourth Circuit: Anonymous tip plus corroboration justifies traffic stop

ca4 · 2026-02-18 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

United States v. Daqua Ritter, decided by Fourth Circuit on February 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Daqua Ritter's motion to ...

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