Third Circuit: Probable Cause Supported Vehicle Search Despite Marijuana Odor
ca3 · 2026-01-08 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
United States v. Ryan Mendoza, decided by Third Circuit on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Ryan Mendoza's motion to supp...
Sixth Circuit: Probable cause justified vehicle search despite marijuana legalization
ca6 · 2025-10-17 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
United States v. Markel Livingston, decided by Sixth Circuit on October 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Markel Livingston's mot...
Seventh Circuit Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Erratic Driving and Probable Cause
ca7 · 2025-07-25 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
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 ...
Vehicle stop justified by crossing fog line, court rules
minn · 2025-07-02 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Ryan Charles Rooney, Appellant, decided by Minnesota Supreme Court on July 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed the ap...
Ninth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
ca9 · 2025-04-28 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
United States v. Gonzalez-Loera, decided by Ninth Circuit on April 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of the defendant's motion to su...