Can a Driveway Traffic Stop Allow a K9 Sniff?
If a person pulls into their driveway during a traffic stop, would that allow you to conduct a canine sniff? Let’s dive in. Why Is This an Issue? This question is relevant because of Collins v. Virginia. In Collins, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the motor vehicle exception does not apply when a vehicle […]
Drug Sniffing Dog in Motel or Apartment Hallway
Today’s question is: May officers run a drug dog in apartment or motel hallways? And the answer is “yes” and “no.” Officers can run a drug canine in a motel or hotel hallway, but they cannot run the same dog in an apartment hallway. Let me explain to you why. Now, first of all, when […]
K9 Sniffs in Parking Lots
Today’s question is: Can you run a canine in a motel parking lot? The short answer is yes, you can, and here’s why. A person that is staying at a hotel does not usually have any reasonable expectation of privacy in the parking lot. Think about it. When you go to stay at a Hilton […]
Drug K9 After State Legalizes Weed
Here is our next question: Can you use a marijuana trained dog after your state legalizes marijuana? This question came from an officer in Kansas. The officer said, “Hey, I got a question here. You know, our department is implementing a brand new canine program. And apparently the dog is going to be proofed on […]
Marijuana-Trained Canines After Legalization
Can you use a marijuana trained dog after your state legalizes marijuana? This question came from an officer in Kansas. The officer said, “Our department is implementing a brand new canine program. And apparently the dog is going to be proofed on marijuana. Now currently, marijuana is illegal in Kansas. So far, so good. But […]