In re M.G., 2022 IL App (4th) 210679 (April). Episode 887 (Duration 3:29)
Juvenile arrested and searched for standing outside a truck that has visible cannabis flakes inside.
[Read more…]Steigmann Strong Smell Of Weed For Now Justifies A Full Car Search
People v. Rowell, 2021 IL App (4th) 180819 (January). Episode 864 (Duration 7:02)
Steigmann affirmatively reminds us that Stout is still good law and the strong odor of cannabis for now still justifies a full search, including containers, of a car.
[Read more…]Single Hand To Hand Transaction Does Not Authorize Search of the Person
People v. Freeman, 2021 IL App (1st) 200053 (December). Episode 850 (6:18)
1st District reverses a drug conviction because of what they say can constitute wholly innocent conduct.
[Read more…]Man With A Gun Case Goes To The Defense
People v. Bloxton, 2020 IL App (1st) 181216 (December). Episode 838 (Duration 6:18)
Man with a bulge in his pocket attempts to walk away from police but he is stopped and arrested.
[Read more…]Nothing In The Precedent Says Police Can Never Have Probable Cause To Detain Someone Who Is Seen With A Gun
People v. Ellis, 2020 IL App (1st) 190774 (September). Episode 815 (Duration 6:33)
Probable cause remains alive and active when police see a man handle a gun.
[Read more…]Running Away From Police While Holding A Gun Still Not A Good Idea
People v. Wilson, 2020 IL App (1st) 170443 (September). Episode 814 (Duration 10:32)
The court sustained this gun conviction but still found it necessary to chastise the police for doing their job.
[Read more…]Collective Knowledge Doctrine Only Applies If Officer’s Actually Communicate
People v. Williams, 2020 IL App (1st) 172992 (June). Episode 797 (Duration 4:43)
Officer A said he smelled marijuana, Officer B searched the car so the court reversed the conviction.
Read moreDUI Probable Cause And Chicken Wing Hot Sauce In Your Beard
People v. Bailey, 2019 IL App (3d) 180396 (May). Episode 631 (Duration 15:01)
Food in your beard is not particularly indicative of anything.
[Read more…]3 Districts All Have Said The Smell Of Weed Still Justifies A Car Search
People v. Rice, 2019 IL App (3d) 170134 (April). Episode 623 (Duration 7:36)
A strong indication from the 3rd district on what the smell of weed means for a car search.
[Read more…]Officer’s Hear Gunshots And See Defendant That’s Not Enough For A Search
People v. Craine, 2020 IL App (1st) 163403 (March). Episode 762 (Duration 10:26)
Defendant sitting on his porch when police says he’s holding his pockets like he has a gun.
Read moreIllinois Supreme Court Addresses The Smell Of Weed In A Car!
People v. Hill, 2020 IL 124595 (March). Episode 753 (Duration 13:00)
Smell of cannabis plus other things still justify a search.
Read moreIn 2020 Can Police Search Your Car If They Smell Marijuana?
After Illinois passed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act which became effective in 2020, can police still search a car when they smell cannabis? Episode 745 (Duration 44:50)
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