Illinois Supreme Court, marijuana
Read the ruling: Illinois Supreme Court rules smell of marijuana no longer enough for police to search vehicle
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled 6-0 that without other suspicious circumstances, such as a driver failing to stop for some time, or a bud in plain view, the search was unjustified.
Smell of marijuana isn't enough to justify a search, Illinois Supreme Court rules
In a 6-0 ruling, the court found that cannabis laws in Illinois had evolved to the point that just catching a whiff of burnt weed is no longer enough probable cause for police to search a vehicle.
Illinois' Top Court Says Odor of Burnt Marijuana Isn't Enough to Search Car
An odor of burnt marijuana doesn't justify a search of a car without a warrant in Illinois, the state Supreme Court said Thursday. The court affirmed lower court rulings that threw out evidence of a small amount of marijuana discovered during a traffic stop in Henry County in 2020.
Ill. Supreme Court: Burnt Cannabis Smell Not Enough for Police Vehicle Search
The Illinois Supreme Court's ruling stems from a vehicle search during a 2020 traffic stop that was prompted by a strong burnt cannabis odor, leading to the discovery of a
Illinois Supreme Court: Pot smell doesn’t justify warrantless search of vehicles
An odor of burnt marijuana doesn’t justify a search of a car without a warrant in Illinois, the state Supreme Court said Thursday.
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Smell of weed is not probable cause to search vehicle, Illinois Supreme Court rules
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