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automobile exception in Kansas

33 Kansas opinions name it 2 courts 1982–2024 10 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Kansas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (12)

CaseFollowedCited
cluster 48green
· · cited in 2 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022He argues the justifications which underly the automobile exception—(1) the "'practical challenges of obtaining a warrant for a vehicle that could be "quickly moved" out of the jurisdiction,'" and (2) the vehicle operator's reduced expectation of privacy in the operation of a vehicle on a roadway—do not support the application of this exception to the camper. 6 While Crudo contends the camper is not a vehicle and "could not be rapidly moved," he acknowledges courts have found trailers are mobile which brings them under the automobile exception, citing United States v. Navas, 597 F.3d 492, 499-

2022He argues the justifications which underly the automobile exception—(1) the "'practical challenges of obtaining a warrant for a vehicle that could be "quickly moved" out of the jurisdiction,'" and (2) the vehicle operator's reduced expectation of privacy in the operation of a vehicle on a roadway—do not support the application of this exception to the camper. 6 While Crudo contends the camper is not a vehicle and "could not be rapidly moved," he acknowledges courts have found trailers are mobile which brings them under the automobile exception, citing United States v. Navas, 597 F.3d 492, 499-

22
United States v. Jody Smith, Sr.green
ca4 · 2011 · cited in 2 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022He argues the justifications which underly the automobile exception—(1) the "'practical challenges of obtaining a warrant for a vehicle that could be "quickly moved" out of the jurisdiction,'" and (2) the vehicle operator's reduced expectation of privacy in the operation of a vehicle on a roadway—do not support the application of this exception to the camper. 6 While Crudo contends the camper is not a vehicle and "could not be rapidly moved," he acknowledges courts have found trailers are mobile which brings them under the automobile exception, citing United States v. Navas, 597 F.3d 492, 499-

2022He argues the justifications which underly the automobile exception—(1) the "'practical challenges of obtaining a warrant for a vehicle that could be "quickly moved" out of the jurisdiction,'" and (2) the vehicle operator's reduced expectation of privacy in the operation of a vehicle on a roadway—do not support the application of this exception to the camper. 6 While Crudo contends the camper is not a vehicle and "could not be rapidly moved," he acknowledges courts have found trailers are mobile which brings them under the automobile exception, citing United States v. Navas, 597 F.3d 492, 499-

22
United States v. Rossgreen
scotus · 1982 · cited in 5 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 1982–2024
2 sentences

2022The landmark United States Supreme Court case for the automobile exception is United States v. Ross, 456 U.S. 798 , 102 S. Ct. 2157 , 72 L.

2022The landmark United States Supreme Court case for the automobile exception is United States v. Ross, 456 U.S. 798 , 102 S. Ct. 2157 , 72 L.

15
State v. Doelzgreen
kan · 2019 · cited in 5 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2022
2 sentences

2022"The automobile exception provides that a warrant is not required to search a vehicle as long as 'probable cause exists to believe the vehicle contains contraband or evidence of a crime' and the vehicle is 'readily mobile.'" 309 Kan. at 143 .

2022"The automobile exception provides that a warrant is not required to search a vehicle as long as 'probable cause exists to believe the vehicle contains contraband or evidence of a crime' and the vehicle is 'readily mobile.'" 309 Kan. at 143 .

15
Pennsylvania v. Labrongreen
scotus · 1996 · cited in 3 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2018
2 sentences

2018Pennsylvania v. Labron , 518 U.S. 938 , 940-41, 116 S.Ct. 2485 , 135 L.Ed. 2d 1031 (1996) (automobile exception applied to warrantless search of defendants' vehicles, even though defendants had already been arrested at time of search). *647 With exigency established by the automobile exception, we need only to determine whether the police had probable cause for the search.

2018Pennsylvania v. Labron , 518 U.S. 938 , 940-41, 116 S.Ct. 2485 , 135 L.Ed. 2d 1031 (1996) (automobile exception applied to warrantless search of defendants' vehicles, even though defendants had already been arrested at time of search). *647 With exigency established by the automobile exception, we need only to determine whether the police had probable cause for the search.

13
State v. Knightgreen
kanctapp · 2018 · cited in 2 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2022
2 sentences

2022See Knight, 55 Kan.

2021For this reason, when the place being searched is a car, the only question courts must consider is whether the police had probable cause to conduct the search. 55 Kan.

12
State v. Overmangreen
kan · 2015 · cited in 2 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022In State v. Overman, 301 Kan. 704 , Syl. ¶ 3, 348 P.3d 516 (2015), the Kansas 4 Supreme Court discussed the automobile exception, a subclass of the probable cause plus exigent circumstances exception: "Under the automobile exception, the mobility of the vehicle establishes the requisite exigency, thereby permitting a vehicle search based on probable cause alone.

2022In State v. Overman, 301 Kan. 704 , Syl. ¶ 3, 348 P.3d 516 (2015), the Kansas 4 Supreme Court discussed the automobile exception, a subclass of the probable cause plus exigent circumstances exception: "Under the automobile exception, the mobility of the vehicle establishes the requisite exigency, thereby permitting a vehicle search based on probable cause alone.

12
State v. Stevensongreen
kan · 2014 · cited in 2 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2018
2 sentences

2018See State v. Stevenson , 299 Kan. 53 , 58, 321 P.3d 754 (2014) (stating that the automobile exception to the Fourth Amendment is a subclass of the probable-cause-plus-exigent-circumstances exception under which, "[i]f a vehicle is readily mobile and probable cause exists to believe the vehicle contains contraband or evidence of a crime, the Fourth Amendment does not require a warrant for police to search the vehicle").

2018See State v. Stevenson , 299 Kan. 53 , 58, 321 P.3d 754 (2014) (stating that the automobile exception to the Fourth Amendment is a subclass of the probable-cause-plus-exigent-circumstances exception under which, "[i]f a vehicle is readily mobile and probable cause exists to believe the vehicle contains contraband or evidence of a crime, the Fourth Amendment does not require a warrant for police to search the vehicle").

12
State v. MacDonaldgreen
kan · 1993 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020Ed. 2d 619 (1991); see State v. 8 MacDonald, 253 Kan. 320, 325 , 856 P.2d 116 (1993) (police may search an automobile if there is probable cause to believe there is evidence of a crime in the vehicle).

2020Ed. 2d 619 (1991); see State v. 8 MacDonald, 253 Kan. 320, 325 , 856 P.2d 116 (1993) (police may search an automobile if there is probable cause to believe there is evidence of a crime in the vehicle).

11
State v. Prinegreen
kan · 2013 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See State v. Prine, 297 Kan. 460, 481 , 303 P.3d 662 (2013) (affirming district court as right for wrong reasons).

2015See State v. Prine, 297 Kan. 460, 481 , 303 P.3d 662 (2013) (affirming district court as right for wrong reasons).

11
State v. Elisongreen
mont · 2000 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11
State v. Harnischgreen
nev · 1998 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Kansas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (28)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Sanchez-Loredo green
kan · 2012
2 sentences

2021This is because "[u]nder the automobile exception to the Fourth Amendment's warrant requirement, which is a subclass of the probable-cause-plus-exigent-circumstances exception, the mobility of the vehicle provides the exigent circumstances without the necessity of proving anything more." 294 Kan. 50 , Syl. ¶ 4.

2019The automobile exception provides that a warrant is not required to search a vehicle as long as "probable cause exists to believe the vehicle contains contraband or evidence of a crime" and the vehicle is "readily mobile." Sanchez-Loredo , 294 Kan. 50 , Syl. ¶ 4, 272 P.3d 34 .

62013–2021
California v. Carney green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

2024The United States Supreme Court has extended the automobile exception to motor homes in California v. Carney, 471 U.S. 386, 393 , 105 S. Ct. 2066 , 85 L.

2024The United States Supreme Court has extended the automobile exception to motor homes in California v. Carney, 471 U.S. 386, 393 , 105 S. Ct. 2066 , 85 L.

52003–2024
Carroll v. United States green
scotus · 1925
2 sentences

2012The automobile exception originated with the case of Carroll v. United States, 267 U.S. 132 , 45 S. Ct. 280 , 69 L.

2012The automobile exception originated with the case of Carroll v. United States, 267 U.S. 132 , 45 S. Ct. 280 , 69 L.

41982–2018
Maryland v. Dyson green
scotus · 1999
2 sentences

2012Ed. 2d 442 (1999), the Supreme Court reviewed a Maryland Court of Special Appeals holding that “in order for the automobile exception to the warrant requirement to apply, there must not only be probable cause to believe that evidence of a crime is contained in die automobile, but also a separate finding of exigency precluding the police from obtaining a warrant.” 527 U.S. at 466 .

2012Again the high court disagreed, holding that the automobile exception has no separate exigency requirement beyond a showing of mobility of the vehicle. 527 U.S. at 466-67 .

32012–2018
Chambers v. Maroney green
scotus · 1970
2 sentences

2012The Supreme Court further clarified the scope of the automobile exception in Chambers v. Maroney, 399 U.S. 42 , 90 S. Ct. 1975 , 26 L.

2012The Supreme Court further clarified the scope of the automobile exception in Chambers v. Maroney, 399 U.S. 42 , 90 S. Ct. 1975 , 26 L.

32003–2012
Collins v. Virginia green
scotus · 2018
2 sentences

2022But the United States Supreme Court disagreed, holding: "[T]he automobile exception does not permit an officer without a warrant to enter a home or its curtilage in order to search a vehicle therein." 138 S. Ct. at 1675 .

2022But the United States Supreme Court disagreed, holding: "[T]he automobile exception does not permit an officer without a warrant to enter a home or its curtilage in order to search a vehicle therein." 138 S. Ct. at 1675 .

22022–2022
State v. Brown green
or · 1986
2 sentences

2022App. at 593 12 (citing State v. Brown, 301 Or. 268 , 721 P.2d 1357 [1986]).

2022App. at 593 12 (citing State v. Brown, 301 Or. 268 , 721 P.2d 1357 [1986]).

22022–2022
State v. Cash green
kan · 2021
2 sentences

2022State v. Cash, 313 Kan. 121 , 125-26, 483 P.3d 1047 (2021).

2022State v. Cash, 313 Kan. 121 , 125-26, 483 P.3d 1047 (2021).

22022–2022
United States v. Rocky Wayne Hill, United States of America v. Lewis Sanford Pemberton, AKA Peck Pemberton green
ca10 · 1988
2 sentences

2022In United States v. Hill, 855 F.2d 664 (10th Cir. 1988), a defendant challenged the warrantless search of his houseboat, claiming it was more like a home than a vehicle, so the automobile exception did not apply.

2022In United States v. Hill, 855 F.2d 664 (10th Cir. 1988), a defendant challenged the warrantless search of his houseboat, claiming it was more like a home than a vehicle, so the automobile exception did not apply.

22022–2022
United States v. Jerry Wayne Ervin green
ca5 · 1990
2 sentences

2022That court applied the automobile exception to the camper after finding it was readily mobile and so situated that an objective observer would conclude it was not being used as a residence while parked at a motel parking lot and not a place regularly used for residential purposes. 907 F.2d at 1537-39 .

2022That court applied the automobile exception to the camper after finding it was readily mobile and so situated that an objective observer would conclude it was not being used as a residence while parked at a motel parking lot and not a place regularly used for residential purposes. 907 F.2d at 1537-39 .

22022–2022
State v. Finlay green
orctapp · 2013
2 sentences

2022The Finlay court "fail[ed] to see a significant distinction between searching containers inside a vehicle, which is permitted under the automobile exception . . . and searching containers attached to the outside of a vehicle." 257 Or.

2022The Finlay court "fail[ed] to see a significant distinction between searching containers inside a vehicle, which is permitted under the automobile exception . . . and searching containers attached to the outside of a vehicle." 257 Or.

22022–2022
State v. Hays green
kan · 1976
2 sentences

2009In State v. Hays, 221 Kan. 126, 130 , 557 P.2d 1275 (1976), the Kansas Supreme Court noted that ‘automobiles can be searched without a warrant under circumstances which would not justify the search without a warrant of a house or office, provided there is probable cause to believe that the automobile contains articles which the officers are entitled to seize.’ Specifically, the Kansas Supreme Court has held that ‘[ajutomobile searches may be upheld if there is probable cause to believe there *1027 is evidence of crime in the automobile.’ State ex rel.

2009In State v. Hays, 221 Kan. 126, 130 , 557 P.2d 1275 (1976), the Kansas Supreme Court noted that ‘automobiles can be searched without a warrant under circumstances which would not justify the search without a warrant of a house or office, provided there is probable cause to believe that the automobile contains articles which the officers are entitled to seize.’ Specifically, the Kansas Supreme Court has held that ‘[ajutomobile searches may be upheld if there is probable cause to believe there *1027 is evidence of crime in the automobile.’ State ex rel.

22003–2009
State v. Eubanks green
iowa · 1984
1 sentence

2022In granting the State's motion to reconsider its initial decision to suppress the results of the search of the backpack, the district court simply relied on United States v. Ross and [State v. ]Eubanks[, 355 N.W. 2d 57 (Iowa 1984),] to hold that 'Rincon had no expectation of privacy that would have precluded law enforcement from searching the 12 containers within the detained vehicle, which included her backpack.' Regardless, on our de novo review, the front pocket of the backpack (where the bag of marijuana was protruding) was large enough to hold at least a single-shot bottle of liquor.

12022–2022
California v. Acevedo green
scotus · 1991
2 sentences

2020The automobile exception generally says that "police may search an automobile and the containers within it where they have probable cause to believe contraband or evidence is contained." California v. Acevedo, 500 U.S. 565, 580 , 111 S. Ct. 1982 , 114 L.

2020The automobile exception generally says that "police may search an automobile and the containers within it where they have probable cause to believe contraband or evidence is contained." California v. Acevedo, 500 U.S. 565, 580 , 111 S. Ct. 1982 , 114 L.

12020–2020
Arizona v. Gant green
scotus · 2009
2 sentences

2018Second, the Gant majority, as we have discussed, specifically recognized other doctrines, such as the automobile exception, still applied. 556 U.S. at 347 , 129 S.Ct. 1710 .

2018Second, the Gant majority, as we have discussed, specifically recognized other doctrines, such as the automobile exception, still applied. 556 U.S. at 347 , 129 S.Ct. 1710 .

12018–2018
United States v. Polanco green
ca1 · 2011
2 sentences

2018And, for obvious reasons, it is important to keep them straight." United States v. Polanco , 634 F.3d 39 , 43 (1st Cir. 2011).

2018As suggested by our discussion of Polanco , 634 F.3d at 43 , this distinction has led many courts to conclude the reasonable-belief standard requires something less than probable cause-at least on the point of whether the evidence may be in the car (as opposed to the justification for the arrest that triggers the Gant vehicle exception).

12018–2018
State v. Skelton green
kan · 1990
2 sentences

2018Parker also claimed his incriminating statements were made without his "full, knowing, and intelligent waiver" under Miranda because of his "physical, mental, educational and emotional state." The State argued the vehicle search and evidence seizure were lawful because (1) Summerer had a reasonable suspicion after seeing Parker lean towards the console area; (2) "a dog sniff of an exterior of a car parked in a public place is not a search" under State v. Skelton , 247 Kan. 34 , 46, 795 P.2d 349 (1990) ; (3) the dog's alert provided probable cause and "the inherent movability of a vehicle" allo

2018Parker also claimed his incriminating statements were made without his "full, knowing, and intelligent waiver" under Miranda because of his "physical, mental, educational and emotional state." The State argued the vehicle search and evidence seizure were lawful because (1) Summerer had a reasonable suspicion after seeing Parker lean towards the console area; (2) "a dog sniff of an exterior of a car parked in a public place is not a search" under State v. Skelton , 247 Kan. 34 , 46, 795 P.2d 349 (1990) ; (3) the dog's alert provided probable cause and "the inherent movability of a vehicle" allo

12018–2018
People v. Hochstraser green
calctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2014But it upheld the automobile search under the automobile exception, not the emergency aid exception. 178 Cal. App. 4th at 904 .

12014–2014
State v. Sterndale green
nh · 1995
12012–2012
Commonwealth v. Labron green
pa · 1995
1 sentence

2012The state court also opined that the automobile exception is limited to situations where “unforeseen circumstances involving the search of an automobile [are] coupled with the presence of probable cause.” Labron, 543 Pa. at 100 .

12012–2012
State v. Gomez green
nm · 1997
12012–2012
State v. Cooke red
nj · 2000
2 sentences

2012See, e.g., State v. Elison, 302 Mont. 228, 244 , 14 P.3d 456 (2000) (requiring police officers to show exigent circumstances under the automobile exception); State v. Harnisch, 114 Nev. 225, 228-29 , 954 P.2d 1180 (1998) (“[T]he Nevada Constitution requires both probable cause and exigent circumstances in order to justify a war-rantless search of a parked, immobile, unoccupied vehicle.”); State *59 v. Sterndale, 139 N.H. 445, 449-50 , 656 A.2d 409 (1995) (declining to adopt the automobile exception because the New Hampshire Constitution provides greater privacy protections than the Fourth Amen

2012See, e.g., State v. Elison, 302 Mont. 228, 244 , 14 P.3d 456 (2000) (requiring police officers to show exigent circumstances under the automobile exception); State v. Harnisch, 114 Nev. 225, 228-29 , 954 P.2d 1180 (1998) (“[T]he Nevada Constitution requires both probable cause and exigent circumstances in order to justify a war-rantless search of a parked, immobile, unoccupied vehicle.”); State *59 v. Sterndale, 139 N.H. 445, 449-50 , 656 A.2d 409 (1995) (declining to adopt the automobile exception because the New Hampshire Constitution provides greater privacy protections than the Fourth Amen

12012–2012
Commonwealth v. Rosenfelt green
pasuperct · 1995
12012–2012
State v. Henning green
kan · 2009
12011–2011
State v. Blair green
kanctapp · 2002
12006–2006
United States v. Di Re green
scotus · 1948
12003–2003
Tilson v. Newell neutral
kan · 1956
11987–1987
Arkansas v. Sanders red
scotus · 1979
11982–1982

Statutes the citing opinions construe

KS § K.S.A. § 21-5705 (5) KS § K.S.A. § 21-5706 (5) KS § K.S.A. § 21-3107 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 60-404 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 65-7006 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 21-5302 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 21-5707 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 22-2402 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 22-3212 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 22-3603 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 60-456 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 79-5204 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

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