The Smell of Marijuana Alone is not Probable Cause to Search a Vehicle

The Smell of Marijuana Alone is not Probable Cause to Search a Vehicle

Key Takeaways The Michigan Supreme Court’s 2024 decision in People v. Armstrong held that the odor of marijuana alone is not probable cause to search a vehicle. Michigan’s legalization framework (MMMA 2008, MRTMA 2018) means the smell of cannabis is consistent with...
Probable Cause and the Smell of Marijuana

Probable Cause and the Smell of Marijuana

Probable Cause and Marijuana Odor: Post ‑ Armstrong Search Strategies This article analyzes the legal landscape for vehicle searches premised on the odor of marijuana, explains how recent Michigan decisions have changed probable‑cause analysis, and provides practical...
Traffic Stops and Cannabis – What Do Prosecutors Look For?

Traffic Stops and Cannabis – What Do Prosecutors Look For?

This article is about what prosecutors and law enforcement commonly rely on during traffic stops involving cannabis in Michigan, Of course all cases and situations are not the same and evolve as they move forward. This article analyzes the legal landscape for vehicle...