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North Carolina Appeals Court Debates Whether Cannabis Aroma Establishes Probable Cause for Search
Don't smell like weed in North Carolina.
January 19, 2024
Pot Odor Does Not Justify Probable Cause for Vehicle Searches, Minnesota Court Affirms
The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed that cannabis odor does not constitute probable cause to search a vehicle.
September 15, 2023
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Cannabis Odor Enough To Justify Search
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the odor of cannabis is probable cause for a search, despite the legalization of hemp and CBD.
June 22, 2023
Maryland Lawmakers Pass Bill Barring Weed Odor As Probable Cause For Searches
The Maryland House of Delegates has approved a bill that reduces the penalties for public cannabis consumption and bars police from using the odor of marijuana as the basis for the search of an individual or auto.
April 13, 2023
Illinois Judge Rules Weed Odor is Not Probable Cause For Searches
Illinois has ruled that the smell of cannabis alone is not enough to search a vehicle. This is in line with the state's current stance on cannabis possession.
November 24, 2021