Jacob Redmond
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An Arizona court ruling says legalization of medical marijuana means the smell of pot cannot be the only basis for obtaining a search warrant to investigate suspected illegal activity.
Ruling that a judge in Tucson shouldn't have allowed evidence from a search, the state Court of Appeals overturned a man's convictions on marijuana and child abuse charges.
The man was arrested after police obtained a warrant to search a warehouse after smelling marijuana. Police found pot plants, growing equipment and evidence that a young child lived there.
The ruling Monday said voters' legalization of possession, cultivation and use of medical marijuana means circumstances other than mere possession now determines whether there's a legal basis for a search.
Spokesman Ryan Anderson said the Attorney General's Office is considering whether to appeal.
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Ruling that a judge in Tucson shouldn't have allowed evidence from a search, the state Court of Appeals overturned a man's convictions on marijuana and child abuse charges.
The man was arrested after police obtained a warrant to search a warehouse after smelling marijuana. Police found pot plants, growing equipment and evidence that a young child lived there.
The ruling Monday said voters' legalization of possession, cultivation and use of medical marijuana means circumstances other than mere possession now determines whether there's a legal basis for a search.
Spokesman Ryan Anderson said the Attorney General's Office is considering whether to appeal.
News Moderator: Jacob Redmond 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Ruling: Smell of marijuana can?t be only basis for searches | WDTN
Author: The Associated Press
Contact: Contact Us | WDTN
Photo Credit: Tampa Bay Times
Website: WDTN | Dayton News and Weather | 2 NEWS | WDTN-TV Channel 2 is Dayton's source for News, Weather, Sports and Traffic. TVL Broadcasting, LLC.