Explore 11 court opinions on Good Faith Exception To Exclusionary Rule. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Malicious Prosecution Claim Fails Due to Probable Cause
Zinni v. Scarberry, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved a plaintiff's claim of malicious prosecution against a defendant ...
Fourth Circuit: Probable Cause for Vehicle Search Based on Marijuana Odor and Paraphernalia
United States v. James Jacobs, decided by Fourth Circuit on January 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of James Jacobs' motion to su...
Seventh Circuit: Consent to search electronic devices was voluntary
United States v. Timothy L. Richards, decided by Seventh Circuit on December 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Timothy Richards'...
Warrantless Vehicle Search Lacked Probable Cause, Court Rules
State v. Bicker, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on October 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision to suppress evidence obtained fr...
Second Circuit Upholds Warrantless Search Based on Corroborated Informant Tip
United States v. Delgado, decided by Second Circuit on August 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence se...
Eighth Circuit: Marijuana odor and plain view justify vehicle search
United States v. Jeffery Boyd, decided by Eighth Circuit on August 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Jeffery Boyd's motion to su...
Seventh Circuit: Consent to search laptop during arrest was voluntary
United States v. Tangtang Zhao, decided by Seventh Circuit on July 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evide...
Second Circuit Upholds Warrantless Search Based on Totality of Circumstances
United States v. Silva, decided by Second Circuit on July 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence seized...
Tenth Circuit Affirms Denial of Motion to Suppress Evidence
United States v. Maryboy, decided by Tenth Circuit on May 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence obtaine...
Seventh Circuit: Cell phone search incident to arrest is lawful if phone is accessible
United States v. Brian Gustafson, decided by Seventh Circuit on March 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Brian Gustafson's motion...
Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Murder Conviction, Affirms Evidence Admissibility
State of Iowa v. Taylor Christopher Smith, decided by Iowa Supreme Court on February 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Taylor Christopher...