Explore 15 court opinions on Fourth Amendment Vehicle Search And Seizure. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Eighth Circuit Affirms Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
United States v. Michael Hunt, Jr., decided by Eighth Circuit on March 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Michael Hunt Jr.'s motio...
Eleventh Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Totality of Circumstances
United States v. Charlie Holley, decided by Eleventh Circuit on February 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Charlie Holley's mot...
Tenth Circuit: Marijuana odor and paraphernalia establish probable cause for vehicle search
United States v. Ruiz, decided by Tenth Circuit on January 28, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence obtain...
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...
Eleventh Circuit: Odor of Marijuana, Paraphernalia, and Evasive Behavior Justify Vehicle Search
United States v. John Wayne Thomas, decided by Eleventh Circuit on December 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of John Wayne Thomas...
Marijuana odor still provides probable cause for vehicle search, court rules
United States v. Jonathon Chase Vowels-Harper, decided by Sixth Circuit on November 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of the defenda...
Tenth Circuit: Smell of marijuana and drug paraphernalia establish probable cause for vehicle search
Luna-Corona v. Bondi, decided by Tenth Circuit on November 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Tenth Circuit reviewed the denial of a motion to suppress evidence seized from the appella...
Colorado Supreme Court Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Marijuana Odor and Statements
Stephen Raymond Johns v. The People of the State of Colorado, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on October 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court affirmed the denial...
Sixth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Corroborated Informant Tip
United States v. Phillip Barnes, decided by Sixth Circuit on August 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Phillip Barnes' motion to s...
Seventh Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Marijuana Odor and Plain View
United States v. Derrick Swanson, decided by Seventh Circuit on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Derrick Swanson's motion...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Marijuana Odor and Paraphernalia
United States v. Miguel Mercado, decided by Eighth Circuit on July 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Miguel Mercado's motion to ...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Marijuana Odor and Paraphernalia
United States v. Robert Cottier, decided by Eighth Circuit on July 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Robert Cottier's motion to ...
Sixth Circuit: Cell phone search incident to arrest permissible if safety/evidence at risk
United States v. David Jason Parkey, decided by Sixth Circuit on July 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of David Jason Parkey's motio...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
United States v. Sam Boyd, decided by Eighth Circuit on May 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence obta...
Fifth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
United States v. Swick, decided by Fifth Circuit on May 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence obtained ...