SJC Affirms Cocaine Trafficking Conviction Based on "Plain Feel" Exception
mass · 2025-08-28 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100
Commonwealth v. Adonis Carvajal, decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on August 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court affirmed the defendan...
Unconscious OWI suspect's blood draw without warrant violates Fourth Amendment
wis · 2025-06-27 · Defendant Win · Impact: 85/100
State v. Luis A. Ramirez, decided by Wisconsin Supreme Court on June 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Wisconsin Supreme Court reviewed a defendant's conviction for operating a motor ...
Plain Feel Exception Requires Immediate Recognition of Contraband
mich · 2025-04-01 · Defendant Win · Impact: 75/100
People of Michigan v. John Antonio Poole, decided by Michigan Supreme Court on April 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Michigan Supreme Court addressed whether the "plain feel" excepti...
Wash. Supreme Court: "Knock and Talk" lawful even with search warrant
wash · 2025-03-06 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
State v. Mercedes, decided by Washington Supreme Court on March 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Washington Supreme Court considered whether a police officer's "knock and talk" encoun...