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The Illinois Supreme Court has decided that the smell of raw cannabis is enough for police to search a vehicle. The ruling, which contrasts with an earlier decision that the smell of burnt cannabis is not enough for a search, has sparked legal and public debate over how cannabis laws are applied...

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the smell of burnt cannabis alone does not give police officers the right to conduct a warrantless search of a vehicle. Justice P. Scott Neville Jr. delivered the unanimous opinion, citing changes in Illinois’ cannabis laws. “We hold that...

The Illinois Supreme Court is deciding on whether the smell of marijuana alone provides enough grounds for police to search a vehicle. On Wednesday the court heard arguments from two cases of individuals whose cars were searched based on the police saying they detected the smell of weed, reported ...

The 2024 legislative session in Missouri, which began in Jefferson City, has brought about important discussions about cannabis regulation. Senate Bill 984, introduced by Senator Nick Schroer (R-St. Charles County), seeks to regulate cannabinoid products, such as Delta-8 drinks and edibles...

In a pivotal ruling, the Minnesota Supreme Court declared that the mere smell of marijuana is not enough justification for police to search a vehicle. According to the Minnesota Reformer, this decision goes back to 2021 when Adam Torgerson was pulled over for a vehicular infraction in...

The Coalition for Responsible Cannabis, a nonprofit in Santa Barbara County, has filed a lawsuit against several cannabis cultivators, including Ceres Farms, Valley Crest Farms and the Van Wingerden Family Trust. The lawsuit alleges that these growers are causing a significant public nuisance...

Illinois Senate passed legislation Thursday that would remove marijuana smell as a possible cause for the search of a motor vehicle. Senate Bill 125, sponsored by state senator Rachel Ventura (D), aims to protect 4th Amendment rights of Illinois residents.  “People...

As marijuana legalization spreads across the country, more and more people are freely enjoying smoking the plant in the comfort of their homes. Some are using it recreationally, others for medical purposes. Either way, secondhand smoke is affecting others. Josefa Ippolito-Shepherd is one...