Explore 19 court opinions on Furtive Movements As A Factor In Probable Cause. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Warrantless vehicle search unlawful without sufficient probable cause
Berrien v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 25, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision to deny a motion ...
Prior Bad Acts Evidence Admissible Under Modus Operandi Exception
Elta Gelin Lannis v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Elta Gelin Lannis, appealed a conviction for a...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Traffic Violations and Probable Cause
United States v. Samuel McElmeel, decided by Eighth Circuit on March 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Samuel McElmeel's motion t...
Appellate Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
Jeffery P. Cronkrite v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Jeffery P. Cronkrite, appealed the denia...
Appellate court finds probable cause for vehicle search, reverses suppression order
The State of Texas v. Jose Antonio Torrelles, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The State of Texas appealed the trial court's suppression of ...
Appellate Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
People v. Delgado, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on December 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed the trial court's decision to deny the defendant...
Ninth Circuit: Probable Cause for Vehicle Search Based on Furtive Movements and Marijuana Smell
State of California v. Del Rosa, decided by Ninth Circuit on November 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evide...
Sixth Circuit: Probable Cause and Voluntary Consent Justify Vehicle Search
Brent James Nash v. Austin Bryce, decided by Sixth Circuit on September 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress ev...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Furtive Movements and Marijuana Smell
United States v. Eric LaDeaux, decided by Eighth Circuit on September 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Eric LaDeaux's motion to...
Sixth Circuit: Probable Cause for Vehicle Search Based on Furtive Movements and Marijuana Smell
United States v. Mark Alan Deakins, decided by Sixth Circuit on September 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of the defendant's motio...
Tenth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Corroborated Informant Tip
United States v. Blasdel, decided by Tenth Circuit on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of the defendant's motion to suppre...
Tenth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Informant Tip
United States v. Kearney, decided by Tenth Circuit on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence se...
Tenth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
United States v. Candelaria, decided by Tenth Circuit on August 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence s...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Traffic Stop and Vehicle Search
United States v. Christopher Sledd, decided by Eighth Circuit on August 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Christopher Sledd's mo...
Eighth Circuit: Probable Cause Justified Vehicle Search Despite No Marijuana Found
United States v. Shane Mousseaux, decided by Eighth Circuit on August 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Shane Mousseaux's motion...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Furtive Movements and Marijuana Smell
Jonathan Colorado Navarro v. Pamela Bondi, decided by Fourth Circuit on July 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppr...
Seventh Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Erratic Driving and Probable Cause
Michael Lairy v. United States, decided by Seventh Circuit on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Michael Lairy's motion to ...
Tenth Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause and Consent
United States v. Santiago, decided by Tenth Circuit on April 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence seiz...
Nevada Supreme Court Upholds Vehicle Search, Affirming Drug Conviction
SHERIDAN (QUASHAWN) v. STATE (CRIMINAL), decided by Nevada Supreme Court on April 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Quashawn Sheridan, appealed his conviction for possessio...