6 court opinions authored by Judge Michael J Scudder. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
6 opinions analyzed.
Seventh Circuit: Weaving car justifies traffic stop, evidence admissible
United States v. Lester Crowder, decided by Seventh Circuit on January 22, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Lester Crowder's motio...
Seventh Circuit: Probable Cause for Vehicle Search Based on Marijuana Odor and Tip
United States v. Andrei Taylor, decided by Seventh Circuit on December 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Andrei Taylor's motion ...
Smell of marijuana provides probable cause for vehicle search, CA7 rules
United States v. Deon Pugh, decided by Seventh Circuit on August 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Deon Pugh's motion to suppre...
Seventh Circuit: Weaving car justifies traffic stop, evidence admissible
United States v. Kenin Edwards, decided by Seventh Circuit on July 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evide...
Seventh Circuit Upholds Traffic Stop and Vehicle Search in Drug Case
United States v. Kenin Edwards, decided by Seventh Circuit on July 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Kenin Edwards' motion to s...
Seventh Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Marijuana Odor and Plain View
United States v. Derrick Swanson, decided by Seventh Circuit on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Derrick Swanson's motion...