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Smell of Marijuana and Roach Provide Probable Cause for Vehicle Search
United States v. Glen Prince, decided by Seventh Circuit on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Glen Prince's motion to supp...
Vehicle search upheld under automobile exception, conviction affirmed
Hunter IV v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the trial ...
Court suppresses evidence due to lack of reasonable suspicion for traffic stop
In re E.H., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision to grant a motion to suppress eviden...
Warrantless Vehicle Search Lacked Probable Cause, Evidence Suppressed
In re P.A., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision to grant a motion to suppress evid...
Consent to search vehicle extends to phone found inside
United States v. Ho-Romero, decided by Ninth Circuit on February 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of the defendant's motion to supp...
Evidence suppressed due to lack of reasonable suspicion for traffic stop
Erick Isell Paz v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 12, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The appellate court reviewed the denial of a motion to suppr...
Eighth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Marijuana Odor and Paraphernalia
United States v. Anthony Wooten, decided by Eighth Circuit on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Anthony Wooten's motion...
Iowa Supreme Court: Smell of marijuana and drug paraphernalia justify vehicle search
State of Iowa v. Malorie Lynn Hallock, decided by Iowa Supreme Court on January 30, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's decision to deny Malori...
Seventh Circuit Upholds Traffic Stop Based on BOLO Alert
United States v. Alvin Beasley, decided by Seventh Circuit on December 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Alvin Beasley's motion...
Fifth Circuit Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
United States v. Page, decided by Fifth Circuit on December 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppress evidence obtai...
No-Knock Warrant Lacked Probable Cause Due to Unsubstantiated Firearm Allegations
In re D.M.W, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a "no-knock" warrant was supported by sufficient pr...
Ohio Appeals Court Rejects "No-Knock" Warrant Lacking Specific Probable Cause
In re G.H., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 26, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a "no-knock" warrant was supported by sufficient probabl...
Traffic Stop Lacked Reasonable Suspicion, Evidence Suppressed
In re L.K., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision to grant a motion to suppress eviden...
Eleventh Circuit: Weaving car justifies traffic stop, evidence admissible
United States v. Philmon Chambers, decided by Eleventh Circuit on October 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Philmon Chambers' ...
Seventh Circuit: Swerving car justifies traffic stop, drug evidence admissible
United States v. Eural Black, decided by Seventh Circuit on March 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Eural Black's motion to sup...