vehicle for a traffic violation in Alabama

10 Alabama opinions name it 1 courts 2009–2026 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Alabama 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 (7)

Case	Followed	Cited
Cains v. Stategreen alacrimapp · 1989 · cited in 10 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2009–2026 2 sentences 2026In stopping a vehicle for a traffic violation, a police officer has, in Fourth Amendment terms, seized the driver, Cains v. State, 555 So. 2d 290, 292 (Ala. Crim. 2017In stopping a vehicle for a traffic violation, a police officer has, in Fourth Amendment terms, seized the driver, Cains v. State , 555 So.2d 290 , 292 (Ala. Crim.	9	10
Delaware v. Prousegreen scotus · 1979 · cited in 10 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2009–2026 2 sentences 2012In stopping a vehicle for a traffic violation, a police officer has, in Fourth Amendment terms, seized the driver, Cains v. State, 555 So.2d 290, 292 (Ala.Crim.App.1989), quoting Delaware v. Prouse, 440 U.S. 648, 653 , 99 S.Ct. 1391 , 59 L.Ed.2d 660 (1979), as well as any passenger, Brendlin v. California, 551 U.S. 249 , 127 S.Ct. 2400 , 168 L.Ed.2d 132 (2007). 2012In stopping a vehicle for a traffic violation, a police officer has, in Fourth Amendment terms, seized the driver, Cains v. State, 555 So.2d 290, 292 (Ala.Crim.App.1989), quoting Delaware v. Prouse, 440 U.S. 648, 653 , 99 S.Ct. 1391 , 59 L.Ed.2d 660 (1979), as well as any passenger, Brendlin v. California, 551 U.S. 249 , 127 S.Ct. 2400 , 168 L.Ed.2d 132 (2007).	1	10
Maryland v. Wilsongreen scotus · 1997 · cited in 5 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2009–2012 2 sentences 2012Furthermore, so long as the police officer has properly seized the occupants of the car, the officer may order the driver, Pennsylvania v. Mimms, 434 U.S. 106, 111 , 98 S.Ct. 330 , 54 L.Ed.2d 331 (1977), or a passenger, State v. Hails, 814 So.2d 980 (Ala.Crim.App.2000), cert. denied, 814 So.2d 988 (Ala.2001), recognizing Maryland v. Wilson, 519 U.S. 408, 415 , 117 S.Ct. 882 , 137 L.Ed.2d 41 (1997), out of the car without violating the Fourth Amendment. 2012Furthermore, so long as the police officer has properly seized the occupants of the car, the officer may order the driver, Pennsylvania v. Mimms, 434 U.S. 106, 111 , 98 S.Ct. 330 , 54 L.Ed.2d 331 (1977), or a passenger, State v. Hails, 814 So.2d 980 (Ala.Crim.App.2000), cert. denied, 814 So.2d 988 (Ala.2001), recognizing Maryland v. Wilson, 519 U.S. 408, 415 , 117 S.Ct. 882 , 137 L.Ed.2d 41 (1997), out of the car without violating the Fourth Amendment.	1	5
Pennsylvania v. Mimmsgreen scotus · 1977 · cited in 5 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2009–2012 2 sentences 2012Furthermore, so long as the police officer has properly seized the occupants of the car, the officer may order the driver, Pennsylvania v. Mimms, 434 U.S. 106, 111 , 98 S.Ct. 330 , 54 L.Ed.2d 331 (1977), or a passenger, State v. Hails, 814 So.2d 980 (Ala.Crim.App.2000), cert. denied, 814 So.2d 988 (Ala.2001), recognizing Maryland v. Wilson, 519 U.S. 408, 415 , 117 S.Ct. 882 , 137 L.Ed.2d 41 (1997), out of the car without violating the Fourth Amendment. 2012Furthermore, so long as the police officer has properly seized the occupants of the car, the officer may order the driver, Pennsylvania v. Mimms, 434 U.S. 106, 111 , 98 S.Ct. 330 , 54 L.Ed.2d 331 (1977), or a passenger, State v. Hails, 814 So.2d 980 (Ala.Crim.App.2000), cert. denied, 814 So.2d 988 (Ala.2001), recognizing Maryland v. Wilson, 519 U.S. 408, 415 , 117 S.Ct. 882 , 137 L.Ed.2d 41 (1997), out of the car without violating the Fourth Amendment.	1	5
State v. Rodgersgreen alacrimapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012 1 sentence 2012State v. Rodgers, 903 So.2d 176, 178 (Ala.Crim.App.2004).’ J.T.C. v. State, 990 So.2d 444, 447 (Ala.Crim.App.2008).” 66 So.3d at 294 .	1	1
State v. Perrygreen alacrimapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012 2 sentences 2012State v. Rodgers, 903 So.2d 176, 178 (Ala.Crim.App.2004).’ J.T.C. v. State, 990 So.2d 444, 447 (Ala.Crim.App.2008).” 66 So.3d at 294 . 2012See Perry, 66 So.3d at 294 (explaining the law-enforcement officers may lawfully stop the driver of a vehicle for a traffic violation).	1	1
JTC v. Stategreen alacrimapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012 1 sentence 2012State v. Rodgers, 903 So.2d 176, 178 (Ala.Crim.App.2004).’ J.T.C. v. State, 990 So.2d 444, 447 (Ala.Crim.App.2008).” 66 So.3d at 294 .	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Alabama. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (4)

Case	Cited	Years
Ex Parte Hails neutral ala · 2001 2 sentences 2012Furthermore, so long as the police officer has properly seized the occupants of the car, the officer may order the driver, Pennsylvania v. Mimms, 434 U.S. 106, 111 , 98 S.Ct. 330 , 54 L.Ed.2d 331 (1977), or a passenger, State v. Hails, 814 So.2d 980 (Ala.Crim.App.2000), cert. denied, 814 So.2d 988 (Ala.2001), recognizing Maryland v. Wilson, 519 U.S. 408, 415 , 117 S.Ct. 882 , 137 L.Ed.2d 41 (1997), out of the car without violating the Fourth Amendment. 2010So long as the police officer has properly seized the occupants of the car, the officer may order the driver, Pennsylvania v. Mimms, 434 U.S. 106, 111 , 98 S.Ct. 330 , 54 L.Ed.2d 331 (1977), or a passenger, State v. Hails, 814 So.2d 980 (Ala.Crim.App.2000) (recognizing Maryland v. Wilson, 519 U.S. 408, 415 , 117 S.Ct. 882 , 137 L.Ed.2d 41 (1997)), cert. denied, 814 So.2d 988 (Ala.2001), out of the car without violating the Fourth Amendment.	5	2009–2012
State v. Hails green alacrimapp · 2000 2 sentences 2012Furthermore, so long as the police officer has properly seized the occupants of the car, the officer may order the driver, Pennsylvania v. Mimms, 434 U.S. 106, 111 , 98 S.Ct. 330 , 54 L.Ed.2d 331 (1977), or a passenger, State v. Hails, 814 So.2d 980 (Ala.Crim.App.2000), cert. denied, 814 So.2d 988 (Ala.2001), recognizing Maryland v. Wilson, 519 U.S. 408, 415 , 117 S.Ct. 882 , 137 L.Ed.2d 41 (1997), out of the car without violating the Fourth Amendment. 2010So long as the police officer has properly seized the occupants of the car, the officer may order the driver, Pennsylvania v. Mimms, 434 U.S. 106, 111 , 98 S.Ct. 330 , 54 L.Ed.2d 331 (1977), or a passenger, State v. Hails, 814 So.2d 980 (Ala.Crim.App.2000) (recognizing Maryland v. Wilson, 519 U.S. 408, 415 , 117 S.Ct. 882 , 137 L.Ed.2d 41 (1997)), cert. denied, 814 So.2d 988 (Ala.2001), out of the car without violating the Fourth Amendment.	5	2009–2012
Terry v. Ohio green scotus · 1968 2 sentences 2017App. 1989), quoting Delaware v. Prouse , 440 U.S. 648 , 653, 99 S.Ct. 1391 , 59 L.Ed. 2d 660 (1979). 'Under Terry [v. Ohio , 392 U.S. 1 [ 88 S.Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 ] (1968) ], law-enforcement officers may stop a vehicle for investigatory purposes based on a traffic violation. 2012In stopping a vehicle for a traffic violation, a police officer has, in Fourth Amendment terms, seized the driver, Cains v. State, 555 So.2d 290, 292 (Ala.Crim.App.1989), quoting Delaware v. Prouse, 440 U.S. 648, 653 , 99 S.Ct. 1391 , 59 L.Ed.2d 660 (1979). ‘Under Terry [v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 (1968)], law-enforcement officers may stop a vehicle for investigatory purposes based on a traffic violation.	4	2010–2017
Brendlin v. California green scotus · 2007 2 sentences 2012In stopping a vehicle for a traffic violation, a police officer has, in Fourth Amendment terms, seized the driver, Cains v. State, 555 So.2d 290, 292 (Ala.Crim.App.1989), quoting Delaware v. Prouse, 440 U.S. 648, 653 , 99 S.Ct. 1391 , 59 L.Ed.2d 660 (1979), as well as any passenger, Brendlin v. California, 551 U.S. 249 , 127 S.Ct. 2400 , 168 L.Ed.2d 132 (2007). 2012In stopping a vehicle for a traffic violation, a police officer has, in Fourth Amendment terms, seized the driver, Cains v. State, 555 So.2d 290, 292 (Ala.Crim.App.1989), quoting Delaware v. Prouse, 440 U.S. 648, 653 , 99 S.Ct. 1391 , 59 L.Ed.2d 660 (1979), as well as any passenger, Brendlin v. California, 551 U.S. 249 , 127 S.Ct. 2400 , 168 L.Ed.2d 132 (2007).	3	2009–2012

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AL § Ala. Code § 13A-12-212 (4) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-12-214 (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

OH 61 (2001–2025) TX 18 (1992–2025) LA 17 (1973–2018) NY 13 (1985–2019) FL 12 (1990–2024) UT 10 (1989–2002) AL 10 (2009–2026) IN 10 (2006–2020) IL 9 (1979–2020) PA 8 (1989–2018) MA 4 (2001–2010) IA 4 (2008–2016) CA 4 (1977–2020) GA 4 (1983–2012) KS 4 (2009–2021) MO 3 (2000–2004) NM 3 (2006–2009) SC 2 (1994–2001) NE 2 (2005–2007) NC 2 (2023–2023) VA 2 (2003–2011) NH 2 (1985–2018) WA 2 (1991–2001)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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