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Today, we have another question about search and seizure, this time from an officer in the state of Virginia. The officer asks: If a positive canine alert for drugs occurs on a vehicle, does that give you the right to search the driver and passengers for drugs? The short answer is: Generally, it gives you […]
As I travel around the country teaching, I still find that many people either misinterpret or are confused about the Rodriguez case. So, let’s go back in time and clarify. Understanding Rodriguez v. United States Rodriguez is a Supreme Court case that held that officers cannot extend a traffic stop beyond its original mission to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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