US EditionMichigan’s top court says police can’t search cars solely because of marijuana odor
- The Michigan Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that the smell of marijuana alone is not enough for vehicle searches.
- Voters legalized recreational marijuana in 2018, leading to questions about probable cause standards.
- The 5-1 decision involved a 2020 Detroit car search where a handgun was found; the court threw out gun charges.
- Justice Cavanagh, writing for the majority, stated that the odor of marijuana alone does not establish probable cause.
- This ruling alters previous practices and means police need "something more" to justify a vehicle search, such as visible intoxication.
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Michigan’s top court says police can’t search cars solely because of marijuana odor
DETROIT (AP) — The odor of marijuana alone isn’t a sufficient reason for police to search a car without a warrant, the Michigan Supreme Court said Wednesday. In a 5-1 opinion, the court threw out gun charges against a man whose car was searched in Detroit in 2020. Voters in 2018 legalized the possession and use of small amounts of marijuana by people who are at least 21 years old, though it cannot be used inside a vehicle. “The smell of marijuan…
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