Seventh Circuit: Nervousness, Marijuana Odor Justify Extended Traffic Stop
ca7 · 2025-12-09 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Airrion Blake v. United States, decided by Seventh Circuit on December 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Airrion Blake's motion ...
Unusual Posture and Marijuana Odor Justify Pat-Down for Weapons
colo · 2025-09-02 · Defendant Win · Impact: 45/100
In Re: People v. McConiughey, Charlie, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court considered whether a defendant's "unusual...
Tenth Circuit: Nervousness and air freshener justify extended traffic stop
ca10 · 2025-08-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 40/100
In re: Garcia-Morales, decided by Tenth Circuit on August 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Tenth Circuit reviewed the denial of a motion to suppress evidence seized from a vehicle du...
Louisiana Supreme Court Affirms Murder Conviction Based on Deceased Witness Testimony
la · 2025-06-27 · Defendant Win · Impact: 40/100
State of Louisiana v. Brhian Thomas, decided by Louisiana Supreme Court on June 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Louisiana Supreme Court reviewed a defendant's conviction for second-...
Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Meth Conviction After Extended Traffic Stop
iowa · 2025-05-16 · Defendant Win · Impact: 45/100
State of Iowa v. Ronald Eugene Cooley, decided by Iowa Supreme Court on May 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Ronald Eugene Cooley for po...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Traffic Stop Extension for Marijuana Investigation
ca4 · 2025-04-14 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
United States v. Quamaine Smith, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Quamaine Smith's motion to...
Fourth Circuit: Furtive Movements and Marijuana Odor Justify Extended Traffic Stop
ca4 · 2025-03-10 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
United States v. Tyzheem Nixon, decided by Fourth Circuit on March 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Tyzheem Nixon's motion to s...
Fourth Circuit: Nervousness, Marijuana Odor, and Furtive Movements Justify Extended Traffic Stop
ca4 · 2025-02-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100
United States v. Dashawn Garrett, decided by Fourth Circuit on February 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Dashawn Garrett's moti...