Judge says ‘innocent’ odor of marijuana allows police search

NEBRASKA CITY – District Judge Julie Smith has ruled that any odor of marijuana, even innocent odor, is probable cause for police to search a vehicle. Defense attorneys say officers are not able to distinguish the odor of burnt marijuana from that of legal products like burnt hemp or burnt CBD that smell like marijuana. They say the mere presence of the odor does not provide enough probable cause to override a person’s right against unreasonable search and seizure. Judge Smith recognizes that law enforcement has a community caretaking role and can investigate even when there is no claim of a…

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