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True Crime · Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Sep 25, 2026 · 25-1356 · Appeal

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Can evidence from the house search be used at trial?

Is the evidence strong enough to justify the search of the defendant's home?

TL;DR

  1. 1The defendant was caught in a drug deal and police searched a house.
  2. 2They found drugs and claimed it proved the defendant's guilt.
  3. 3The defendant argues the search was illegal and wants the evidence thrown out.

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