Judge Lavenski R Sims

3 court opinions authored by Judge Lavenski R Sims. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.

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Fourth Amendment search and seizure (1)Probable cause for vehicle search (1)Informant's tip reliability (1)Corroboration of informant's information (1)Totality of the circumstances test (1)Fourteenth Amendment Due Process Clause (1)Vehicle forfeiture proceedings (1)Adequacy of legal notice (1)

Opinions by Judge Lavenski R Sims (3)

United States v. Joshua Johnson

Eighth Circuit Affirms Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause

ca8 · 2025-12-17 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

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

Milton Green v. City of St. Louis

Eighth Circuit: Newspaper notice and mailing sufficient for vehicle forfeiture due process

ca8 · 2025-04-08 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Milton Green v. City of St. Louis, decided by Eighth Circuit on April 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the Ci...

Human Rights Defense Center v. Baxter County Arkansas

Eighth Circuit: No First Amendment Retaliation for Denied Jail Records

ca8 · 2025-02-24 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Human Rights Defense Center v. Baxter County Arkansas, decided by Eighth Circuit on February 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal o...

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