Judge Lana M Chan

2 court opinions authored by Judge Lana M Chan. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.

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Opinions by Judge Lana M Chan (2)

United States v. Edwin Diaz

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

ca8 · 2025-10-08 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

United States v. Edwin Diaz, decided by Eighth Circuit on October 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Edwin Diaz's motion to suppre...

United States v. Michael Denson

Eighth Circuit: Marijuana odor and plain view justify vehicle search

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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