Explore Judge Unknown's 10 rulings on probable cause for vehicle searches. AI-powered summaries and legal analysis.
Sixth Circuit: Probable Cause Justified Vehicle Search Despite Furtive Movements
United States v. Ronnie Lee Goldy, decided by Sixth Circuit on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Ronnie Lee Goldy's motion...
Sixth Circuit: Marijuana odor, cash, and nervousness establish probable cause for vehicle search.
United States v. Troy Williams, decided by Sixth Circuit on December 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Troy Williams' motion to s...
Sixth Circuit: Probable cause justified vehicle search based on totality of circumstances
United States v. Ronald DiPietro, decided by Sixth Circuit on November 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Ronald DiPietro's motion...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search, Denies Suppression Motion
United States v. Benjamin Gentry, decided by Eighth Circuit on November 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Benjamin Gentry's moti...
Sixth Circuit: Odor of Marijuana and Plain View Drug Paraphernalia Justify Vehicle Search
United States v. Darese Deandre Haile, decided by Sixth Circuit on October 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Haile's motion to su...
Sixth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Traffic Violations and Probable Cause
United States v. Michael Osborn Thomas, decided by Sixth Circuit on October 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Michael Osborn Thom...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Reasonable Suspicion and Probable Cause
United States v. David Milam, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of David Milam's motion to supp...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Erratic Driving and Probable Cause
United States v. Marlin Thomas, decided by Eighth Circuit on August 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Marlin Thomas's motion to s...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Informant Tip
United States v. Eric Johnson, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Eric Johnson's motion to sup...
Sixth Circuit: Informant Tip Corroborated by Police Creates Reasonable Suspicion for Traffic Stop
United States v. Malgum Whiteside, Jr., decided by Sixth Circuit on May 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of the defendant's motion ...
CaseLawBrief tracks 10 probable cause for vehicle searches cases decided by Judge Unknown. The count updates as new opinions are published.
Based on tracked cases, outcomes include: Defendant Win: 10.
Judge Unknown has decided probable cause for vehicle searches cases in: ca6, ca8, ca4.