Pot smell does not justify probable cause for vehicle searches, Minnesota court confirms
When Minnesota police search a vehicle based solely on the smell of weed, they cannot justify searching a vehicle even if evidence of other suspected crimes is found. Even after th
Illinois House is considering legislation to ban vehicle searches based on weed smell
Members of the Illinois House of Representatives are considering a bill that would ban police from searching vehicles based solely on the smell of cannabis. The measure, Senate Bil
The Maryland legislature passes a law banning the smell of weed as a likely reason for searches
The Maryland House of Delegates passed legislation on April 10 prohibiting police from using the smell of cannabis as a basis for searching a person or a car. The measure, House Bi
Illinois judge rules weed smell is not likely cause for searches |
An Illinois judge ruled last week that the smell of raw cannabis was not a sufficient reason for police to search a vehicle during a traffic stop without a warrant. Judge Associate