Illinois Supreme Court rules that burnt cannabis odor alone does not warrant a vehicle search.
The Illinois Supreme Court has determined that the smell of burnt cannabis alone does not justify a warrantless search of a vehicle. This ruling, which stems from a 2020 traffic stop, emphasizes that since cannabis was legalized in Illinois, the odor does not indicate illegal activity without additional suspicious circumstances. The court's unanimous decision aligns cannabis regulation with that of alcohol, reinforcing the need for probable cause.
September 19, 2024
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