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…]In 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)
[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?
What Constitutes Probable Cause For DUI Arrest In Illinois?
A person is under the influence of alcohol when he or she is less able, either mentally or physically, or both, to exercise clear judgment, and with steady hands and nerves operate an automobile with safety to himself and to the public.
[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…]