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)
[Read more…]Police Chase Some Men, See A Gun And Arrest Them – Is That Legal?
People v. Thomas, 2019 IL App (1st) 170474 (March). Episode 609 (Duration 11:51)
Police see a defendant hand a gun to another person and then try to run and hide. [Read more…]
What Constitutes Probable Cause For A DUI Arrest In Illinois?
People v. Williams, 2018 IL App (2d) 160683 (October). Episode 558b (Duration 11:25)
Challenging this DUI traffic stop gave us a reason to review exactly what it takes for police to find probable cause for a DUI arrest in Illinois. [Read more…]
The Smell Of Cannabis Coming From A Car Automatically Allows Police To Search The Car Without A Warrant: Is It Time To Change The “Smell Of Cannabis” Rule?
Episode 556 (Duration 24:34). Charles Schierer of East Peoria, Illinois, explains why it’s a good time to change the “smell of cannabis” rule. [Read more…]
Expert Testimony On Drug Use Is Not Always Required Sometimes Any Joe Shmoe Can Identify Impairment From Drug Use
People v. Gocmen, 2018 IL 122388 (September). Episode 540 (Duration 14:15)
In obvious cases an officer need not be a drug detection expert to conclude a driver is under the influence of drugs. [Read more…]
Probable Cause Dissipation: When Does It End? Can Police Move The Car To A Garage When They Can’t Find Anything?
People v. Varnauskas, 2018 IL App (3d) 150654 (July). Episode 521 (Duration 24:46)
What does the new license plate obstruction statute say? [Read more…]
Investigative Stop And Car Search Must Cease Once Probable Cause Dissipates
People v. Pulido, 2017 IL App (3d) 150215 (August). Episode 403 (Duration 9:59)
After a traffic stop the car is towed to the police station so it could be searched more thoroughly. [Read more…]