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Ohio Court of Appeals: No-Knock Warrant Lacked Probable Cause
In re H.C., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 22, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a "no-knock" warrant was supported by sufficient pro...
No-knock warrant entry unreasonable without sufficient announcement time
State v. Prichard, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a "no-knock" warrant was properly executed whe...
Ohio Court: Passive non-payment not willful termination of parental rights
In re J.M., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 26, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a father's "passive" failure to pay child support, witho...
No-Knock Warrant Lacked Probable Cause, Evidence Suppressed
Doe v. Green, decided by Virginia Supreme Court on November 26, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a "no-knock" warrant was supported by sufficient probable c...
Ohio Court Affirms Dismissal of Malicious Prosecution Claim
Kelley v. Horton, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute in Kelley v. Horton involved a plaintiff's claim of malicious prosecution...
Ohio Court of Appeals: Unlawful entry invalidates evidence from no-knock warrant
In re H.B., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 10, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a "no-knock" warrant was properly executed when off...
Inmate's due process claim moot after release from prison
State ex rel. Martre v. Reed, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on October 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a former inmate...
Ohio Supreme Court Upholds "No-Knock" Warrant Execution
State ex rel. Urban v. Wano Expiditing, Inc., decided by Ohio Supreme Court on August 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court considered whether a "no-knock" warrant was ...
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...
Ohio Supreme Court Upholds "No-Knock" Warrant Execution
State ex rel. Howard v. Plank, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on July 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court considered whether a "no-knock" warrant was properly executed ...
SCOTUS: No-Knock Warrant Lacked Probable Cause Based on Informant Tip
Goldey v. Fields, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on June 30, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Supreme Court reviewed whether a "no-knock" warrant executed by police was su...
Indiana Supreme Court: Consent withdrawal doesn't always bar subsequent search
State of Indiana v. BH, decided by Indiana Supreme Court on June 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Indiana Supreme Court considered whether a "consent once given is not lightly withdr...
No-Knock Warrant Lacked Probable Cause, Evidence Suppressed
Sangha v. Keen, decided by Washington Supreme Court on May 22, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute in Sangha v. Keen involved whether a "no-knock" warrant was supported by suff...
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...
Colorado Supreme Court: No-Knock Warrant Lacked Probable Cause
Bradford Wayne Snedeker, Petitioner: v. The People of the State of Colorado. Respondent:, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on March 3, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Colorado Supreme ...
Ohio Supreme Court: "No-Knock" Warrant Requires Justification for Lack of Announcement
State ex rel. Mora v. Watson, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on February 25, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court considered whether a "no-knock" warrant was properly execu...