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State v. MacDonald

Citations

  • 856 P.2d 116
  • 253 Kan. 320
  • 1993 Kan. LEXIS 127

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  • detection of odor of fresh marijuana or marijuana smoke, standing alone, provided probable cause for motor vehicle search following traffic check-lane stop
  • odor of burning marijuana is sufficient by itself .to establish probable cause to séarch a vehicle
  • police may search an automobile if there is probable cause to believe there is evidence of a crime in the vehicle
  • odor of burning marijuana is sufficient by itself to establish probable cause to search a vehicle
  • odor of burning marijuana is sufficient by itself to establish probable cause to search a vehicle
  • odor of marijuana coming from vehicle provides both reasonable suspicion and probable cause for a search of the vehicle

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Judges: Six

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