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Fourth Amendment violation in South Carolina

79 South Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1976–2025 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by South Carolina 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 (60)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Baccusgreen
sc · 2006 · cited in 12 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2006–2022
2 sentences

2022No. 35 at 12, 17) (explaining that appellate review of a motion to suppress based on Fourth Amendment grounds in South Carolina is a two-step analysis where 1) the trial court's factual findings are reviewed for any evidentiary support and 2) whether reasonable suspicion exists is a question of law subject to de novo review); State v. Baccus, 367 S.C. 41, 48 , 625 S.E.2d 216, 220 (2006) ("The trial [court's] factual findings on whether evidence should be suppressed due to a Fourth Amendment violation are reviewed for clear error."); State v. Butler, 353 S.C. 383, 388 , 577 S.E.2d 498, 500 (Ct.

2022No. 35 at 12, 17) (explaining that appellate review of a motion to suppress based on Fourth Amendment grounds in South Carolina is a two-step analysis where 1) the trial court's factual findings are reviewed for any evidentiary support and 2) whether reasonable suspicion exists is a question of law subject to de novo review); State v. Baccus, 367 S.C. 41, 48 , 625 S.E.2d 216, 220 (2006) ("The trial [court's] factual findings on whether evidence should be suppressed due to a Fourth Amendment violation are reviewed for clear error."); State v. Butler, 353 S.C. 383, 388 , 577 S.E.2d 498, 500 (Ct.

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State v. Brockmangreen
sc · 2000 · cited in 8 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2004–2013
2 sentences

2013PER CURIAM: Affirmed pursuant to Rule 220(b), SCACR, and the following authorities: State v. Brockman, 339 S.C. 57, 66 , 528 S.E.2d 661, 666 (2000) (providing our appellate courts review Fourth Amendment determinations under a clear error standard and "will affirm if there is any evidence to support the ruling"); State v. Baccus, 367 S.C. 41, 48 , 625 S.E.2d 216, 220 (2006) ("The trial judge's factual findings on whether evidence should be suppressed due to a Fourth Amendment violation are reviewed for clear error."); State v. Pichardo, 367 S.C. 84, 98 , 623 S.E.2d 840, 847-48 (Ct. App. 2005)

2013PER CURIAM: Affirmed pursuant to Rule 220(b), SCACR, and the following authorities: State v. Brockman, 339 S.C. 57, 66 , 528 S.E.2d 661, 666 (2000) (providing our appellate courts review Fourth Amendment determinations under a clear error standard and "will affirm if there is any evidence to support the ruling"); State v. Baccus, 367 S.C. 41, 48 , 625 S.E.2d 216, 220 (2006) ("The trial judge's factual findings on whether evidence should be suppressed due to a Fourth Amendment violation are reviewed for clear error."); State v. Pichardo, 367 S.C. 84, 98 , 623 S.E.2d 840, 847-48 (Ct. App. 2005)

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State v. Corleygreen
scctapp · 2009 · cited in 4 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2012–2017
2 sentences

2017"Moreover, a police officer's 'subjective intentions play no role in ordinary, probable-cause Fourth Amendment analysis.'" State v. Vinson, 400 S.C. 347, 352 , 734 S.E.2d 182, 184 (Ct. App. 2012) (quoting State v. Corley, 383 S.C. 232, 241 , 679 S.E.2d 187, 192 (Ct. App. 2009)).

2017"Moreover, a police officer's 'subjective intentions play no role in ordinary, probable-cause Fourth Amendment analysis.'" State v. Vinson, 400 S.C. 347, 352 , 734 S.E.2d 182, 184 (Ct. App. 2012) (quoting State v. Corley, 383 S.C. 232, 241 , 679 S.E.2d 187, 192 (Ct. App. 2009)).

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Whren v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1996 · cited in 6 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2006–2014
2 sentences

2013Subjective intentions play no role in ordinary, probable-cause Fourth Amendment analysis.”) (quoting Whren v. United States, 517 U.S. 806, 813 , 116 S.Ct. 1769 , 135 L.Ed.2d 89 (1996) (internal brackets, ellipsis, and quotation marks omitted)).

2013Subjective intentions play no role in ordinary, probable-cause Fourth Amendment analysis.”) (quoting Whren v. United States, 517 U.S. 806, 813 , 116 S.Ct. 1769 , 135 L.Ed.2d 89 (1996) (internal brackets, ellipsis, and quotation marks omitted)).

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State v. Abdullahgreen
scctapp · 2004 · cited in 4 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2005–2019
2 sentences

2019PER CURIAM: Affirmed pursuant to Rule 220(b), SCACR, and the following authorities: State v. Cardwell, 414 S.C. 416, 424 , 778 S.E.2d 483, 487 (Ct. App. 2015) ("In criminal cases, this court sits to review errors of law only."); id. at 425 , 778 S.E.2d at 488 ("The court will only reverse the [trial] court's ruling on a motion to suppress when there is clear error."); State v. Khingratsaiphon, 352 S.C. 62, 70 , 572 S.E.2d 456, 459-60 (2002) (explaining that on appeal from a Fourth Amendment motion to suppress, an appellate court will only reverse the trial court if there is clear error and wil

2019PER CURIAM: Affirmed pursuant to Rule 220(b), SCACR, and the following authorities: State v. Cardwell, 414 S.C. 416, 424 , 778 S.E.2d 483, 487 (Ct. App. 2015) ("In criminal cases, this court sits to review errors of law only."); id. at 425 , 778 S.E.2d at 488 ("The court will only reverse the [trial] court's ruling on a motion to suppress when there is clear error."); State v. Khingratsaiphon, 352 S.C. 62, 70 , 572 S.E.2d 456, 459-60 (2002) (explaining that on appeal from a Fourth Amendment motion to suppress, an appellate court will only reverse the trial court if there is clear error and wil

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Rakas v. Illinoisgreen
scotus · 1979 · cited in 4 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2002–2018
2 sentences

2018In any Fourth Amendment challenge, "defendants must show that they have a legitimate expectation of privacy in the place searched." State v. Missouri , 361 S.C. 107 , 112, 603 S.E.2d 594 , 596 (2004) (citing Rakas v. Illinois , 439 U.S. 128 , 143, 99 S.Ct. 421 , 430, 58 L.Ed. 2d 387 , 401 (1978) ).

2018In any Fourth Amendment challenge, "defendants must show that they have a legitimate expectation of privacy in the place searched." State v. Missouri , 361 S.C. 107 , 112, 603 S.E.2d 594 , 596 (2004) (citing Rakas v. Illinois , 439 U.S. 128 , 143, 99 S.Ct. 421 , 430, 58 L.Ed. 2d 387 , 401 (1978) ).

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State v. Khingratsaiphongreen
sc · 2002 · cited in 3 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2010–2019
2 sentences

2019PER CURIAM: Affirmed pursuant to Rule 220(b), SCACR, and the following authorities: State v. Cardwell, 414 S.C. 416, 424 , 778 S.E.2d 483, 487 (Ct. App. 2015) ("In criminal cases, this court sits to review errors of law only."); id. at 425 , 778 S.E.2d at 488 ("The court will only reverse the [trial] court's ruling on a motion to suppress when there is clear error."); State v. Khingratsaiphon, 352 S.C. 62, 70 , 572 S.E.2d 456, 459-60 (2002) (explaining that on appeal from a Fourth Amendment motion to suppress, an appellate court will only reverse the trial court if there is clear error and wil

2019PER CURIAM: Affirmed pursuant to Rule 220(b), SCACR, and the following authorities: State v. Cardwell, 414 S.C. 416, 424 , 778 S.E.2d 483, 487 (Ct. App. 2015) ("In criminal cases, this court sits to review errors of law only."); id. at 425 , 778 S.E.2d at 488 ("The court will only reverse the [trial] court's ruling on a motion to suppress when there is clear error."); State v. Khingratsaiphon, 352 S.C. 62, 70 , 572 S.E.2d 456, 459-60 (2002) (explaining that on appeal from a Fourth Amendment motion to suppress, an appellate court will only reverse the trial court if there is clear error and wil

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State v. Cohengreen
sc · 1991 · cited in 4 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1997–2012
2 sentences

2012As to whether the trial court erred in allowing the stolen camper's owner to testify regarding the stolen camper's VIN number: State v. Cohen, 305 S.C. 432, 434 , 409 S.E.2d 383, 384 (1991) ("The Fourth Amendment does not bar a search and seizure, even an arbitrary one, effected by a private party on his own initiative."); id. at 434 , 409 S.E.2d at 385 ("The party challenging admission of evidence has the burden to show sufficient government involvement in the private citizen's conduct to warrant [F]ourth [A]mendment scrutiny."); id. at 435 , 409 S.E.2d at 385 ("Even where the government enco

2012As to whether the trial court erred in allowing the stolen camper's owner to testify regarding the stolen camper's VIN number: State v. Cohen, 305 S.C. 432, 434 , 409 S.E.2d 383, 384 (1991) ("The Fourth Amendment does not bar a search and seizure, even an arbitrary one, effected by a private party on his own initiative."); id. at 434 , 409 S.E.2d at 385 ("The party challenging admission of evidence has the burden to show sufficient government involvement in the private citizen's conduct to warrant [F]ourth [A]mendment scrutiny."); id. at 435 , 409 S.E.2d at 385 ("Even where the government enco

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Ornelas v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1996 · cited in 3 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1997–2019
2 sentences

2019PER CURIAM: Affirmed pursuant to Rule 220(b), SCACR, and the following authorities: State v. Cardwell, 414 S.C. 416, 424 , 778 S.E.2d 483, 487 (Ct. App. 2015) ("In criminal cases, this court sits to review errors of law only."); id. at 425 , 778 S.E.2d at 488 ("The court will only reverse the [trial] court's ruling on a motion to suppress when there is clear error."); State v. Khingratsaiphon, 352 S.C. 62, 70 , 572 S.E.2d 456, 459-60 (2002) (explaining that on appeal from a Fourth Amendment motion to suppress, an appellate court will only reverse the trial court if there is clear error and wil

2013PER CURIAM: Affirmed pursuant to Rule 220(b), SCACR, and the following authorities: State v. Brockman, 339 S.C. 57, 66 , 528 S.E.2d 661, 666 (2000) (providing our appellate courts review Fourth Amendment determinations under a clear error standard and "will affirm if there is any evidence to support the ruling"); State v. Baccus, 367 S.C. 41, 48 , 625 S.E.2d 216, 220 (2006) ("The trial judge's factual findings on whether evidence should be suppressed due to a Fourth Amendment violation are reviewed for clear error."); State v. Pichardo, 367 S.C. 84, 98 , 623 S.E.2d 840, 847-48 (Ct. App. 2005)

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State v. Missourigreen
sc · 2004 · cited in 3 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2012–2018
2 sentences

2018In any Fourth Amendment challenge, "defendants must show that they have a legitimate expectation of privacy in the place searched." State v. Missouri , 361 S.C. 107 , 112, 603 S.E.2d 594 , 596 (2004) (citing Rakas v. Illinois , 439 U.S. 128 , 143, 99 S.Ct. 421 , 430, 58 L.Ed. 2d 387 , 401 (1978) ).

2018In any Fourth Amendment challenge, "defendants must show that they have a legitimate expectation of privacy in the place searched." State v. Missouri , 361 S.C. 107 , 112, 603 S.E.2d 594 , 596 (2004) (citing Rakas v. Illinois , 439 U.S. 128 , 143, 99 S.Ct. 421 , 430, 58 L.Ed. 2d 387 , 401 (1978) ).

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State v. Vinsongreen
scctapp · 2012 · cited in 3 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2015–2017
2 sentences

2017"Moreover, a police officer's 'subjective intentions play no role in ordinary, probable-cause Fourth Amendment analysis.'" State v. Vinson, 400 S.C. 347, 352 , 734 S.E.2d 182, 184 (Ct. App. 2012) (quoting State v. Corley, 383 S.C. 232, 241 , 679 S.E.2d 187, 192 (Ct. App. 2009)).

2017"Moreover, a police officer's 'subjective intentions play no role in ordinary, probable-cause Fourth Amendment analysis.'" State v. Vinson, 400 S.C. 347, 352 , 734 S.E.2d 182, 184 (Ct. App. 2012) (quoting State v. Corley, 383 S.C. 232, 241 , 679 S.E.2d 187, 192 (Ct. App. 2009)).

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State v. Butlergreen
scctapp · 2003 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2005–2022
2 sentences

2022No. 35 at 12, 17) (explaining that appellate review of a motion to suppress based on Fourth Amendment grounds in South Carolina is a two-step analysis where 1) the trial court's factual findings are reviewed for any evidentiary support and 2) whether reasonable suspicion exists is a question of law subject to de novo review); State v. Baccus, 367 S.C. 41, 48 , 625 S.E.2d 216, 220 (2006) ("The trial [court's] factual findings on whether evidence should be suppressed due to a Fourth Amendment violation are reviewed for clear error."); State v. Butler, 353 S.C. 383, 388 , 577 S.E.2d 498, 500 (Ct.

2022No. 35 at 12, 17) (explaining that appellate review of a motion to suppress based on Fourth Amendment grounds in South Carolina is a two-step analysis where 1) the trial court's factual findings are reviewed for any evidentiary support and 2) whether reasonable suspicion exists is a question of law subject to de novo review); State v. Baccus, 367 S.C. 41, 48 , 625 S.E.2d 216, 220 (2006) ("The trial [court's] factual findings on whether evidence should be suppressed due to a Fourth Amendment violation are reviewed for clear error."); State v. Butler, 353 S.C. 383, 388 , 577 S.E.2d 498, 500 (Ct.

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State v. Forrestergreen
sc · 2001 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2007–2019
2 sentences

2019PER CURIAM: Affirmed pursuant to Rule 220(b), SCACR, and the following authorities: State v. Cardwell, 414 S.C. 416, 424 , 778 S.E.2d 483, 487 (Ct. App. 2015) ("In criminal cases, this court sits to review errors of law only."); id. at 425 , 778 S.E.2d at 488 ("The court will only reverse the [trial] court's ruling on a motion to suppress when there is clear error."); State v. Khingratsaiphon, 352 S.C. 62, 70 , 572 S.E.2d 456, 459-60 (2002) (explaining that on appeal from a Fourth Amendment motion to suppress, an appellate court will only reverse the trial court if there is clear error and wil

2019PER CURIAM: Affirmed pursuant to Rule 220(b), SCACR, and the following authorities: State v. Cardwell, 414 S.C. 416, 424 , 778 S.E.2d 483, 487 (Ct. App. 2015) ("In criminal cases, this court sits to review errors of law only."); id. at 425 , 778 S.E.2d at 488 ("The court will only reverse the [trial] court's ruling on a motion to suppress when there is clear error."); State v. Khingratsaiphon, 352 S.C. 62, 70 , 572 S.E.2d 456, 459-60 (2002) (explaining that on appeal from a Fourth Amendment motion to suppress, an appellate court will only reverse the trial court if there is clear error and wil

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State v. Taylorgreen
sc · 2013 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2015–2017
2 sentences

2015Whether such an expectation of privacy has been abandoned “is determined on the basis of the objective facts available to the investigating officers, not on the basis of the owner’s subjective intent.” Tugwell, 125 F.3d at 602 ; see also State v. Taylor, 401 S.C. 104, 119 , 736 S.E.2d 663, 670-71 (2013) (“Whether a Fourth Amendment violation has occurred turns on an objective assessment of [an officer’s] actions in light of the facts and circumstances confronting him at the time....” (alteration by court) (internal quotation marks omitted)).

2015Whether such an expectation of privacy has been abandoned “is determined on the basis of the objective facts available to the investigating officers, not on the basis of the owner’s subjective intent.” Tugwell, 125 F.3d at 602 ; see also State v. Taylor, 401 S.C. 104, 119 , 736 S.E.2d 663, 670-71 (2013) (“Whether a Fourth Amendment violation has occurred turns on an objective assessment of [an officer’s] actions in light of the facts and circumstances confronting him at the time....” (alteration by court) (internal quotation marks omitted)).

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Hutto v. Stategreen
sc · 2010 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2012–2016
2 sentences

2012Code Ann. § 24-21-290 (2007) ("All information and data obtained in the discharge of his official duty by a probation agent is privileged information, is not receivable as evidence in a court, and may not be disclosed directly or indirectly to anyone other than the judge or others entitled under this chapter to receive reports unless ordered by the court or the director."); State v. Baccus , 367 S.C. 41, 48 , 625 S.E.2d 216, 220 (2006) ("The trial [court]'s factual findings on whether evidence should be suppressed due to a Fourth Amendment violation are reviewed for clear error."); State v. St

2012Code Ann. § 24-21-290 (2007) ("All information and data obtained in the discharge of his official duty by a probation agent is privileged information, is not receivable as evidence in a court, and may not be disclosed directly or indirectly to anyone other than the judge or others entitled under this chapter to receive reports unless ordered by the court or the director."); State v. Baccus , 367 S.C. 41, 48 , 625 S.E.2d 216, 220 (2006) ("The trial [court]'s factual findings on whether evidence should be suppressed due to a Fourth Amendment violation are reviewed for clear error."); State v. St

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State v. Herringgreen
sc · 2009 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2015–2016
2 sentences

2016Generally, appellate courts will not set aside convictions due to insubstantial error not affecting the result." (citation and internal quotation marks omitted)); State v. Herring, 387 S.C. 201, 215-16 , 692 S.E.2d 490, 497 (2009) (finding that even if a search violated the Fourth Amendment the error was harmless given the overwhelming evidence of guilt).

2016Generally, appellate courts will not set aside convictions due to insubstantial error not affecting the result." (citation and internal quotation marks omitted)); State v. Herring, 387 S.C. 201, 215-16 , 692 S.E.2d 490, 497 (2009) (finding that even if a search violated the Fourth Amendment the error was harmless given the overwhelming evidence of guilt).

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State v. Morrisgreen
scctapp · 2011 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2013–2014
2 sentences

2014PER CURIAM: Affirmed pursuant to Rule 220(b), SCACR, and the following authorities: State v. Missouri, 361 S.C. 107, 111 , 603 S.E.2d 594, 596 (2004) ("When reviewing a Fourth Amendment search and seizure case, an appellate court must affirm the trial [court's] ruling if there is any evidence to support the ruling."); State v. Morris, 395 S.C. 600, 608 , 720 S.E.2d 468, 471 (Ct. App. 2011) ("The appellate court's task in reviewing the trial court's factual findings on a Fourth Amendment issue is simply to determine whether any evidence supports the trial court's findings."); State v. Provet, 4

2014PER CURIAM: Affirmed pursuant to Rule 220(b), SCACR, and the following authorities: State v. Missouri, 361 S.C. 107, 111 , 603 S.E.2d 594, 596 (2004) ("When reviewing a Fourth Amendment search and seizure case, an appellate court must affirm the trial [court's] ruling if there is any evidence to support the ruling."); State v. Morris, 395 S.C. 600, 608 , 720 S.E.2d 468, 471 (Ct. App. 2011) ("The appellate court's task in reviewing the trial court's factual findings on a Fourth Amendment issue is simply to determine whether any evidence supports the trial court's findings."); State v. Provet, 4

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State v. Asburygreen
sc · 1997 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2011–2013
2 sentences

2013See State v. Asbury, 328 S.C. 187, 193 , 493 S.E.2d 349, 352 (1997) (“In criminal cases, appellate courts are bound by fact findings in response to preliminary motions where there has been conflicting testimony or where the findings are supported by the evidence and not clearly wrong or controlled by an error of law.”); State v. Morris, 395 S.C. 600, 608 , 720 S.E.2d 468, 471 (Ct.App.2011) (“The appellate court’s task in reviewing the trial court’s factual findings on a Fourth Amendment issue is simply to determine whether any evidence supports the trial court’s findings.” (emphasis added)).

2013See State v. Asbury, 328 S.C. 187, 193 , 493 S.E.2d 349, 352 (1997) (“In criminal cases, appellate courts are bound by fact findings in response to preliminary motions where there has been conflicting testimony or where the findings are supported by the evidence and not clearly wrong or controlled by an error of law.”); State v. Morris, 395 S.C. 600, 608 , 720 S.E.2d 468, 471 (Ct.App.2011) (“The appellate court’s task in reviewing the trial court’s factual findings on a Fourth Amendment issue is simply to determine whether any evidence supports the trial court’s findings.” (emphasis added)).

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State v. Wilsongreen
sc · 2001 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Wilson , 345 S.C. 1, 5-6 , 545 S.E.2d 827, 829 (2001). “The trial judge’s factual findings on whether evidence should be suppressed due to a Fourth Amendment violation are reviewed for clear error.” State v. Baccus , 367 S.C. 41, 48 , 625 S.E.2d 216, 220 (2006). “A court’s ruling on the admissibility of evidence will not be reversed on appeal absent an abuse of discretion or the commission of legal error that results in prejudice to the defendant.” State v. Adams , 354 S.C. 361, 377 , 580 S.E.2d 785, 793 (Ct. App. 2003).

2006Wilson , 345 S.C. 1, 5-6 , 545 S.E.2d 827, 829 (2001). “The trial judge’s factual findings on whether evidence should be suppressed due to a Fourth Amendment violation are reviewed for clear error.” State v. Baccus , 367 S.C. 41, 48 , 625 S.E.2d 216, 220 (2006). “A court’s ruling on the admissibility of evidence will not be reversed on appeal absent an abuse of discretion or the commission of legal error that results in prejudice to the defendant.” State v. Adams , 354 S.C. 361, 377 , 580 S.E.2d 785, 793 (Ct. App. 2003).

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State v. Adamsgreen
scctapp · 2003 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Wilson , 345 S.C. 1, 5-6 , 545 S.E.2d 827, 829 (2001). “The trial judge’s factual findings on whether evidence should be suppressed due to a Fourth Amendment violation are reviewed for clear error.” State v. Baccus , 367 S.C. 41, 48 , 625 S.E.2d 216, 220 (2006). “A court’s ruling on the admissibility of evidence will not be reversed on appeal absent an abuse of discretion or the commission of legal error that results in prejudice to the defendant.” State v. Adams , 354 S.C. 361, 377 , 580 S.E.2d 785, 793 (Ct. App. 2003).

2006Wilson , 345 S.C. 1, 5-6 , 545 S.E.2d 827, 829 (2001). “The trial judge’s factual findings on whether evidence should be suppressed due to a Fourth Amendment violation are reviewed for clear error.” State v. Baccus , 367 S.C. 41, 48 , 625 S.E.2d 216, 220 (2006). “A court’s ruling on the admissibility of evidence will not be reversed on appeal absent an abuse of discretion or the commission of legal error that results in prejudice to the defendant.” State v. Adams , 354 S.C. 361, 377 , 580 S.E.2d 785, 793 (Ct. App. 2003).

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State v. McKnightgreen
sc · 1987 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2002–2004
2 sentences

2004State v. McKnight, 291 S.C. 110, 114-15 , 352 S.E.2d 471, 473 (1987) (citing United States v. Salvucci, 448 U.S. 83 , 100 S.Ct. 2547 , 65 L.Ed.2d 619 (1980)); see also Rakas, 439 U.S. at 138 , 99 S.Ct. 421 (“ ‘[R]ights assured by the Fourth Amendment are personal rights, [which] ... may be enforced by exclusion of evidence only at the instance of one whose own protection was infringed by the search and seizure.’ ”).

2004State v. McKnight, 291 S.C. 110, 114-15 , 352 S.E.2d 471, 473 (1987) (citing United States v. Salvucci, 448 U.S. 83 , 100 S.Ct. 2547 , 65 L.Ed.2d 619 (1980)); see also Rakas, 439 U.S. at 138 , 99 S.Ct. 421 (“ ‘[R]ights assured by the Fourth Amendment are personal rights, [which] ... may be enforced by exclusion of evidence only at the instance of one whose own protection was infringed by the search and seizure.’ ”).

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State v. Bandagreen
sc · 2006 · cited in 3 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2007–2013
2 sentences

2009Thus, the subjective intentions of an officer “play no role in ordinary, probable-cause Fourth Amendment analysis.” Banda, 371 S.C. at 252 n. 3, 639 S.E.2d at 40 n. 3.

2009Thus, the subjective intentions of an officer “play no role in ordinary, probable-cause Fourth Amendment analysis.” Banda, 371 S.C. at 252 n. 3, 639 S.E.2d at 40 n. 3.

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Herring v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2009 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2014–2020
2 sentences

2020See Herring v. United States, 555 U.S. 135, 140 (2009) ("The fact that a Fourth Amendment violation occurred—i.e., that a search or arrest was unreasonable—does not necessarily mean that the exclusionary rule applies.").

2020See Herring v. United States, 555 U.S. 135, 140 (2009) ("The fact that a Fourth Amendment violation occurred—i.e., that a search or arrest was unreasonable—does not necessarily mean that the exclusionary rule applies.").

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Davis v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2011 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2019–2020
2 sentences

2020"Indeed, exclusion has always been our last resort, not our first impulse." Id. (quoting Hudson v. Michigan, 547 U.S. 586, 591 (2006)) (internal quotation marks omitted); see also Davis v United States, 564 U.S. 229, 237 (2011) (explaining suppression can be a harsh sanction, for it "exacts a heavy toll on both the judicial system and society at large").

2020"Indeed, exclusion has always been our last resort, not our first impulse." Id. (quoting Hudson v. Michigan, 547 U.S. 586, 591 (2006)) (internal quotation marks omitted); see also Davis v United States, 564 U.S. 229, 237 (2011) (explaining suppression can be a harsh sanction, for it "exacts a heavy toll on both the judicial system and society at large").

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State v. Morrisgreen
sc · 2015 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2017–2019
2 sentences

2019PER CURIAM: Affirmed pursuant to Rule 220(b), SCACR, and the following authorities: State v. Cardwell, 414 S.C. 416, 424 , 778 S.E.2d 483, 487 (Ct. App. 2015) ("In criminal cases, this court sits to review errors of law only."); id. at 425 , 778 S.E.2d at 488 ("The court will only reverse the [trial] court's ruling on a motion to suppress when there is clear error."); State v. Khingratsaiphon, 352 S.C. 62, 70 , 572 S.E.2d 456, 459-60 (2002) (explaining that on appeal from a Fourth Amendment motion to suppress, an appellate court will only reverse the trial court if there is clear error and wil

2019PER CURIAM: Affirmed pursuant to Rule 220(b), SCACR, and the following authorities: State v. Cardwell, 414 S.C. 416, 424 , 778 S.E.2d 483, 487 (Ct. App. 2015) ("In criminal cases, this court sits to review errors of law only."); id. at 425 , 778 S.E.2d at 488 ("The court will only reverse the [trial] court's ruling on a motion to suppress when there is clear error."); State v. Khingratsaiphon, 352 S.C. 62, 70 , 572 S.E.2d 456, 459-60 (2002) (explaining that on appeal from a Fourth Amendment motion to suppress, an appellate court will only reverse the trial court if there is clear error and wil

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State v. Wrightgreen
sc · 2011 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2015–2018
2 sentences

2018PER CURIAM: Affirmed pursuant to Rule 220(b), SCACR, and the following authorities: State v. Baccus, 367 S.C. 41, 48 , 625 S.E.2d 216, 220 (2006) ("In criminal cases, the appellate court sits to review errors of law only."); id. ("The trial [court]'s factual findings on whether evidence should be suppressed due to a Fourth Amendment violation are reviewed for clear error."); State v. Wright, 391 S.C. 436, 442 , 706 S.E.2d 324, 326 (2011) ("When reviewing a Fourth Amendment search and seizure case, an appellate court must affirm if there is any evidence to support the ruling."); Baccus, 367 S.C

2018PER CURIAM: Affirmed pursuant to Rule 220(b), SCACR, and the following authorities: State v. Baccus, 367 S.C. 41, 48 , 625 S.E.2d 216, 220 (2006) ("In criminal cases, the appellate court sits to review errors of law only."); id. ("The trial [court]'s factual findings on whether evidence should be suppressed due to a Fourth Amendment violation are reviewed for clear error."); State v. Wright, 391 S.C. 436, 442 , 706 S.E.2d 324, 326 (2011) ("When reviewing a Fourth Amendment search and seizure case, an appellate court must affirm if there is any evidence to support the ruling."); Baccus, 367 S.C

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Kimmelman v. Morrisongreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1994–2015
2 sentences

2015A reasonable probability is a probability sufficient to undermine confidence in the outcome of trial." (citations omitted)); Kimmelman v. Morrison, 477 U.S. 365, 375 (1986) ("Where defense counsel's failure to litigate a Fourth Amendment claim competently is the principal allegation of ineffectiveness, the defendant must also prove that his Fourth Amendment claim is meritorious and that there is a reasonable probability that the verdict would have been different absent the excludable evidence in order to demonstrate actual prejudice."); Underwood v. State, 309 S.C. 560, 562 , 405 S.E.2d 20, 22

2015A reasonable probability is a probability sufficient to undermine confidence in the outcome of trial." (citations omitted)); Kimmelman v. Morrison, 477 U.S. 365, 375 (1986) ("Where defense counsel's failure to litigate a Fourth Amendment claim competently is the principal allegation of ineffectiveness, the defendant must also prove that his Fourth Amendment claim is meritorious and that there is a reasonable probability that the verdict would have been different absent the excludable evidence in order to demonstrate actual prejudice."); Underwood v. State, 309 S.C. 560, 562 , 405 S.E.2d 20, 22

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State v. Brannongreen
scctapp · 2001 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2002–2003
12
United States v. Ramirezgreen
scotus · 1998 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
Hudson v. Michigangreen
scotus · 2006 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
Frisbie v. Collinsgreen
scotus · 1952 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
Katz v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1967 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
Wong Sun v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1963 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
California v. Ciraologreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
Nix v. Williamsgreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
State v. Dobbinsgreen
scctapp · 2017 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
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In re Coopergreen
sc · 2011 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
State v. Cardwellgreen
scctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
Robinson v. Stategreen
sc · 2014 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
Palacio v. Stategreen
sc · 1999 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (20)

CaseCitedYears
United States v. Jones green
scotus · 2012
2 sentences

2014See Jardines, 133 S.Ct. at 1413 (stating that the criminal defendant was the homeowner); Jones, 132 S.Ct. at 949 n. 2 (stating that the criminal defendant’s wife owned the vehicle searched, that the criminal defendant was the exclusive driver of the vehicle, that the Government did not challenge the court of appeals' holding that "the vehicle registration did not affect his ability to make a Fourth Amendment objection,” and that the Supreme Court therefore refused to consider whether the defendant had a reasonable expectation of privacy in the vehicle). 20 .

2014Id.

22014–2014
Michigan Department of State Police v. Sitz green
scotus · 1990
2 sentences

2012“But for purposes of Fourth Amendment analysis, the choice among such reasonable alternatives remains with the governmental officials who have a unique understanding of, and a responsibility for, limited public resources, including a finite number of police officers.” Id. at 453-54, 110 S.Ct. 2481 .

2008In ruling on the constitutionality of a suspicionless checkpoint in which police stopped every vehicle, the Sitz court noted that the case did not involve "a complete absence of empirical data." Id. at 454 However, the Supreme Court went on to hold that the second prong of the Brown test "was not meant to transfer from politically accountable officials to the courts the decision as to which among reasonable alternative law enforcement techniques should be employed to deal with a serious public danger" and that "for purposes of Fourth Amendment analysis... [this decision] remains with the gover

22008–2012
United States v. Salvucci green
scotus · 1980
22002–2004
Graham v. Connor green
scotus · 1989
2 sentences

2004In Graham v. Connor, 490 U.S. 386 , 109 S.Ct. 1865 , 104 L.Ed.2d 443 (1989), the United States Supreme Court edifies: This case requires us to decide what constitutional standard governs a free citizens claim that law enforcement officials used excessive force in the course of making an arrest, investigatory stop, or other “seizure” of his person.

2004In Graham v. Connor, 490 U.S. 386 , 109 S.Ct. 1865 , 104 L.Ed.2d 443 (1989), the United States Supreme Court edifies: This case requires us to decide what constitutional standard governs a free citizens claim that law enforcement officials used excessive force in the course of making an arrest, investigatory stop, or other “seizure” of his person.

22002–2004
State v. Green green
scctapp · 2000
12022–2022
Arizona v. Gant green
scotus · 2009
12020–2020
State v. Cardwell green
sc · 2019
12020–2020
Schmerber v. California green
scotus · 1966
12019–2019
State v. Dykes green
sc · 2013
12018–2018
The State v. Hill green
gactapp · 2016
12017–2017
State v. Butler green
scctapp · 2000
12016–2016
In re Howe green
sc · 2014
12016–2016
State v. Adams green
sc · 2014
12016–2016
Horton v. California green
scotus · 1990
12015–2015
Underwood v. State green
sc · 1992
12015–2015
Illinois v. Gates green
scotus · 1983
12014–2014
Miranda v. Arizona green
scotus · 1966
12014–2014
United States v. Knotts green
scotus · 1983
12014–2014
United States v. Karo green
scotus · 1984
12014–2014
United States v. Martinez-Fuerte green
scotus · 1976
12012–2012

Statutes the citing opinions construe

SC § S.C. Code Ann. § 17-13-140 (8) SC § S.C. Code Ann. § 17-30-140 (4) SC § S.C. Code Ann. § 16-9-320 (3) SC § S.C. Code Ann. § 17-25-45 (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

TX 996 (1967–2026) CA 602 (1966–2026) OH 427 (1970–2026) IL 338 (1971–2026) IN 299 (1971–2026) VA 269 (1968–2026) PA 240 (1965–2026) MI 225 (1969–2026) FL 225 (1971–2025) GA 222 (1974–2026) NY 222 (1962–2026) WI 185 (1971–2026) ID 181 (1983–2026) MD 167 (1972–2026) WA 166 (1967–2025) NJ 149 (1968–2026) KS 130 (1973–2026) MO 128 (1969–2025) DC 125 (1971–2026) NM 123 (1974–2024) AZ 123 (1968–2026) TN 117 (1969–2026) CO 109 (1976–2026) UT 106 (1983–2025) NC 101 (1973–2026) MN 98 (1965–2026) IA 97 (1969–2026) OR 88 (1970–2026) ND 84 (1974–2026) MA 82 (1964–2023) SC 79 (1976–2025) LA 76 (1977–2025) CT 63 (1970–2025) NE 60 (1972–2025) AR 56 (1981–2024) KY 55 (1979–2026) AL 55 (1964–2026) ME 54 (1970–2025) OK 48 (1972–2025) WY 45 (1972–2025) SD 45 (1967–2024) MT 42 (1974–2024) MS 41 (1971–2026) VT 31 (1971–2024) DE 30 (1968–2026) WV 30 (1980–2025) HI 27 (1978–2024) RI 26 (1980–2025) AK 25 (1974–2025) NV 25 (1974–2021) VI 13 (1977–2025) NH 12 (1988–2020) GU 2 (2021–2025)

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