Explore Judge Thomas L Ambro's 14 rulings on fourth amendment search and seizure. AI-powered summaries and legal analysis.
Third Circuit: Cell phone search incident to arrest permissible under special circumstances
United States v. Christopher Texidor, decided by Third Circuit on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Christopher Texidor's ...
Third Circuit: Cell phone seizure lawful incident to arrest; consent valid
United States v. Ryan Mendoza, decided by Third Circuit on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Ryan Mendoza's motion to supp...
Third Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
United States v. Carlos Cuevas-Almonte, decided by Third Circuit on October 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Carlos Cuevas-Almon...
Third Circuit: No privacy expectation in cell phone data accessible by provider
United States v. Paul Harmon, decided by Third Circuit on August 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Paul Harmon's motion to suppre...
Third Circuit: Knock-and-Announce Rule Not Violated by Entry After Announcement
United States v. Juan Montas, decided by Third Circuit on July 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Juan Montas's motion to suppress...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Wire Fraud Conviction, Upholds Evidence Admission
United States v. Dana Curtin, decided by Seventh Circuit on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed Dana Curtin's conviction for wire fraud and conspiracy to c...
Third Circuit: Cell phone search incident to arrest is constitutional
United States v. Joseph Cammarata, decided by Third Circuit on July 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Joseph Cammarata's motion t...
Third Circuit: Marijuana odor plus cigarette butt justifies vehicle search
United States v. Lynell Guyton, decided by Third Circuit on July 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Lynell Guyton's motion to supp...
Third Circuit: Cell phone search incident to arrest justified by exigent circumstances
United States v. Erik Harris, decided by Third Circuit on July 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Erik Harris's motion to suppress...
Third Circuit: Cell phone search incident to arrest permissible without less intrusive means
United States v. Joseph Cammarata, decided by Third Circuit on June 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Joseph Cammarata's motion to...
Third Circuit: Probable Cause Justified Vehicle Search Despite Pretext Argument
United States v. Abdul Outlaw, decided by Third Circuit on May 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence se...
Third Circuit: Cell phone search incident to arrest justified by exigent circumstances
United States v. Randal Wise, decided by Third Circuit on April 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Randal Wise's motion to suppres...
Cell phone search incident to arrest in vehicle upheld
United States v. Anthony Brookins, decided by Third Circuit on April 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Anthony Brookins' motion to...
Third Circuit: Cell phone search incident to arrest is constitutional
United States v. Joseph Cammarata, decided by Third Circuit on February 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Joseph Cammarata's moti...
CaseLawBrief tracks 14 fourth amendment search and seizure cases decided by Judge Thomas L Ambro. The count updates as new opinions are published.
Based on tracked cases, outcomes include: Defendant Win: 14.
Judge Thomas L Ambro has decided fourth amendment search and seizure cases in: ca3, ca7.