Fourth Amendment
PA Court Overturns Marijuana Conviction After Illegal SearchPosted in Fourth Amendment on June 29, 2025
The Pennsylvania Superior Court recently issued a decision that reinforces the rights of homeowners to be free from warrantless police searches. In Commonwealth v. Duke, the Court ruled that evidence obtained from an illegal search of a man’s garage must be suppressed, leading to the dismissal of his marijuana manufacturing conviction. This case highlights the… view more
Third Circuit Suppresses Gun Found During Unconstitutional Traffic StopPosted in Fourth Amendment on June 29, 2025
A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit is a major victory for protecting constitutional rights during traffic stops. In United States v. Theodore Clark, III, the Court ruled that evidence obtained from an illegal traffic stop could not be used in court. This case highlights how aggressive police tactics can… view more
PA Court Overturns Gun Conviction Due to Illegal Hotel Room SearchPosted in Constitutional Rights, Fourth Amendment on June 28, 2025
If you were arrested for a gun offense in Pennsylvania after a hotel room search, you may have strong legal defenses based on your constitutional rights. The Pennsylvania Superior Court recently reversed a firearm conviction in Commonwealth v. Martin, 2021 PA Super 128, finding that police unlawfully entered a hotel room without a warrant, making… view more