A recent high-profile stop has led to a lawsuit by two former highway patrol officers who now operate a cannabis transportation business. Recreational cannabis may be legal in California, but complex laws in the state mean officers are still regularly pulling people over and seizing marijuana. In fact, in 2018, California Highway Patrol officers seized… Continue reading Confusing Law Led to Marijuana Arrests In California
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Vermont's Top Court: Smelling "Burnt" Pot Not Valid Excuse For Search
The Vermont Supreme Court’s ruling will prevent future rulings against motorists for similar reasons. A Vermont resident won his case against police who seized his vehicle after smelling “burnt cannabis” when the state’s Supreme Court ruled that the odor of marijuana does not constitute a valid reason to conduct a search. The Vermont Supreme Court… Continue reading Vermont's Top Court: Smelling "Burnt" Pot Not Valid Excuse For Search
