[CobaltBlue]

I do hypotheticals.

Yes, if the search is illegal, the results will be tossed. For that crime. And if all the results for the other cases stem from that one stop, only, then all the cases will be tossed, based on the "fruit of the poisonous tree" doctrine.

However, the sniper will have been stopped, and plain ordinary policework will lead eventually to the guy anyway, so odds are he can still be convicted of something that did not stem from an illegal search.

However, why assume that the searches are illegal? After having posted on this thread for a while, my guess is that the guys lying facedown with handcuffs got loud and mouthy with the cops.

By which I don't mean quietly saying no, you may not search my van without a warrant.

[GirlShortstop]

However, the sniper will have been stopped, and plain ordinary policework will lead eventually to the guy anyway, so odds are he can still be convicted of something that did not stem from an illegal search.

However, why assume that the searches are illegal?

Simply because the debate was whether the fourth was being violated. I hope you're right.