Explore 16 probable cause for arrest court cases in Illinois. AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
Appellate Court Upholds Denial of Suppression Motion
People v. Garduza, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on March 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed the trial court's denial of the defendant's motion t...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Village in Excessive Force Case
Heiden v. Village of Westmont, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on March 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Heiden, sued the Village of Westmont for alleged violations of ...
Probable Cause for Arrest Upheld, Evidence Suppression Denied
People v. Molitor, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Appellate Court of Illinois affirmed the trial court's decision, finding that the ...
Cannabis odor provides probable cause for vehicle search in Illinois
People v. Craig, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on January 30, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed the trial court's decision to deny the defendant's ...
Search incident to arrest upheld based on probable cause from informant tip and behavior
People v. Rogatchev, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on January 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Appellate Court of Illinois affirmed the trial court's decision to deny the defen...
Appellate Court Upholds Search Incident to Arrest Based on Probable Cause
People v. McCorkle, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on December 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed the trial court's decision to deny the defendan...
Nervous behavior and inconsistent answers justify extended traffic stop
People v. Zanio, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on December 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Appellate Court of Illinois affirmed the trial court's decision, finding that the de...
Appellate Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
People v. Sims, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on November 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed the trial court's decision to deny the defendant's ...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for city in civil rights case
Clark v. City Galena, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on October 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Clark, sued the City of Galena for alleged violations of his civil ri...
Appellate court affirms finding of probable cause for arrest and search
Eddington v. City of Springfield, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on October 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Eddington, sued the City of Springfield for alleged viola...
Qualified Immunity Shields City Officers from Fourth Amendment Claims
Bitner v. City of Pekin, decided by Illinois Supreme Court on September 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Bitner, sued the City of Pekin for alleged violations of his Fourt...
Appellate Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
People v. Cox, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on August 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed the trial court's denial of the defendant's motion to ...
Appellate Court Upholds Denial of Suppression Motion
People v. Harkey, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on April 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed the trial court's decision to deny the defendant's m...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Chicago Police in Excessive Force Case
Robinson v. City of Chicago, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on March 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Robinson, sued the City of Chicago alleging excessive force and ...
Fourth Amendment Arrest - Probable Cause Found
Underwood v. City of Chicago, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on February 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Underwood, sued the City of Chicago alleging a violation of ...
Appellate Court Upholds Search Incident to Arrest Based on Probable Cause
People v. Dillard, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on February 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed the trial court's decision to deny the defendant...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 16 probable cause for arrest cases from courts in Illinois. New cases are added as opinions are published.
Courts deciding probable cause for arrest cases in Illinois include: illappct (15 cases), ill (1 cases).
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 16.