Explore 4 probable cause court cases in Washington. AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
Warrantless car search unlawful without probable cause
State v. Balles, decided by Washington Supreme Court on July 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Washington Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's decision to suppress evidence obtain...
WA Supreme Court: No-Knock Warrant Lacked Probable Cause for Exigent Circumstances
State v. Evans, decided by Washington Supreme Court on July 31, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Washington Supreme Court considered whether a "no-knock" warrant was supported by suffici...
Warrant required for cell phone location tracking via Stingray device
M.R. v. State, decided by Washington Supreme Court on May 8, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. The core dispute centered on whether the state's use of a "Stingray" device to track a suspect's cell...
Washington Supreme Court scrutinizes 'no-knock' warrant justification
State v. Zghair, decided by Washington Supreme Court on April 17, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The Washington Supreme Court considered whether a "no-knock" warrant was supported by sufficient pr...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 4 probable cause cases from courts in Washington. New cases are added as opinions are published.
Courts deciding probable cause cases in Washington include: wash (4 cases).
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 1, Plaintiff Win: 1, Reversed: 1, Mixed: 1.