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Traffic Stops Probable Cause

Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP

'Slight' Smell of Marijuana Not Enough to Justify Extended Traffic Stop

A Rhode Island Superior Court judge recently cited the trend of decriminalizing and legalizing marijuana in granting a motion to suppress evidence that was obtained during a 2019 search of a vehicle after a traffic stop....more

Sands Anderson PC

The One Fingered Salute: It's Rude, But It's Not Probable Cause To Arrest

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Officer Matthew Minard of the Taylor, Michigan Police Department pulled over Debra Cruise-Gulyas for speeding. He cut her a break and cited her only for a non-moving violation. A lot of people would’ve been grateful, but...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

BB&K Police Bulletin: Police Can Stop Reckless Driver Based On Anonymous Tip

Officers Had Reasonable Suspicion of Criminal Activity Based Upon the Totality of the Circumstances - Overview: The Supreme Court recently held that peace officers who conducted a traffic stop and searched a vehicle...more

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