Florida Court Ruling: DrugSniffing Dogs Can’t Justify Searches Based On Marijuana Scent Alone

Jan 08, 2025

In a decision that could significantly impact police searches in Florida, a state appeals court has ruled that a drug-sniffing dog’s alert to the presence of marijuana cannot, on its own, justify a warrantless search of a vehicle. The ruling, issued Tuesday by the 5th… Florida Court Ruling: Drug-Sniffing Dogs Can’t Justify Searches Based On Marijuana Scent Alone