Automobile Exception Cases in Ohio

Explore 23 automobile exception court cases in Ohio. AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.

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Courts Deciding Automobile Exception in Ohio

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Automobile Exception Opinions in Ohio (23)

State v. Lewis

Ohio Court of Appeals Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause

Ohio Court of Appeals · 2026-04-13 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

State v. Lewis, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the defendant's Fou...

State v. Glenn

Vehicle search upheld due to probable cause and informant tip

Ohio Court of Appeals · 2026-03-25 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

State v. Glenn, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the defendant's Fou...

State v. Yost

Vehicle search upheld due to probable cause from informant and suspect behavior

Ohio Court of Appeals · 2026-03-25 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

State v. Yost, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the defendant's Four...

State v. Hearns

Vehicle search upheld due to probable cause from informant and suspect behavior

Ohio Court of Appeals · 2026-03-13 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

State v. Hearns, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the defendant's Fo...

State v. Padgelek

Vehicle search upheld due to probable cause from informant and suspect behavior

Ohio Court of Appeals · 2026-03-11 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

State v. Padgelek, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the defendant's ...

State v. Johnson

Ohio Court of Appeals Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause

Ohio Court of Appeals · 2026-03-09 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

State v. Johnson, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the defendant's Fo...

State v. Myers

Ohio Court Affirms Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause

Ohio Court of Appeals · 2026-03-09 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

State v. Myers, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the defendant's Four...

State v. Johnson

Traffic stop and vehicle search upheld under Fourth Amendment

Ohio Court of Appeals · 2026-03-04 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

State v. Johnson, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 4, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the defendant's Fo...

State v. Pittman

Vehicle search upheld due to probable cause from informant and suspect behavior

Ohio Court of Appeals · 2026-03-02 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

State v. Pittman, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, finding that the defendant's Fo...

State v. Courtney

Ohio Court of Appeals Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause

Ohio Court of Appeals · 2026-02-27 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

State v. Courtney, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the defendant...

State v. Pitts

Warrantless vehicle search suppressed due to lack of probable cause

Ohio Court of Appeals · 2026-02-24 · Defendant Win · Impact: 40/100

State v. Pitts, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision to suppress evidence obtained fr...

State v. Anderson

Ohio Court of Appeals Upholds Suppression of Vehicle Search Evidence

Ohio Court of Appeals · 2026-02-18 · Defendant Win · Impact: 45/100

State v. Anderson, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision to suppress evidence obtained...

State v. Jenkins

Ohio Court of Appeals Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause

Ohio Court of Appeals · 2026-02-17 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

State v. Jenkins, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision to deny a motion to suppress e...

State v. Sowell

Nervous Behavior and Inconsistent Statements Justify Extended Traffic Stop

Ohio Court of Appeals · 2026-02-12 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

State v. Sowell, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, finding that the defendant's...

State v. Nuniviller

Vehicle search upheld due to probable cause from informant and suspect behavior

Ohio Court of Appeals · 2026-02-09 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

State v. Nuniviller, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the defendan...

State v. Humphreys

Vehicle search upheld under automobile exception; conviction affirmed

Ohio Court of Appeals · 2026-02-06 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

State v. Humphreys, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the defendant...

State v. Cornwell

Warrantless Vehicle Search Lacked Probable Cause, Evidence Suppressed

Ohio Court of Appeals · 2026-01-29 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

State v. Cornwell, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 29, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision to suppress evidence obtained ...

State v. Santiago

Ohio Court of Appeals Upholds Denial of Motion to Suppress Drug Evidence

Ohio Court of Appeals · 2025-12-31 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

State v. Santiago, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision to deny a motion to suppress ...

State v. Moses

Ohio Appeals Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause

Ohio Court of Appeals · 2025-12-11 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

State v. Moses, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the defendant's ...

State v. Henry

Ohio Court Affirms Suppression of Evidence from Warrantless Vehicle Search

Ohio Court of Appeals · 2025-11-26 · Defendant Win · Impact: 45/100

State v. Henry, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision to suppress evidence obtained fr...

State v. Lucas

Warrantless vehicle search suppressed; conviction reversed

Ohio Court of Appeals · 2025-11-25 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100

State v. Lucas, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision to suppress evidence obtained fr...

State v. Bagley

Warrantless Vehicle Search Lacked Probable Cause, Court Rules

Ohio Court of Appeals · 2025-11-18 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

State v. Bagley, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision to suppress evidence obtained f...

State v. Hagens

Ohio Court Affirms Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Marijuana Odor

Ohio Court of Appeals · 2025-11-03 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

State v. Hagens, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the defendant's ...

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many automobile exception cases are tracked in Ohio?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 23 automobile exception cases from courts in Ohio. New cases are added as opinions are published.

Q: Which courts in Ohio handle automobile exception cases?

Courts deciding automobile exception cases in Ohio include: ohioctapp (23 cases).

Q: What are typical outcomes for automobile exception cases in Ohio?

Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 23.

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