What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Florida
Can an officer say that he smells weed after pulling you over for a traffic stop and search your vehicle on that basis alone when you state that you do not consent to a search?
Also, as a side question, what is the process of obtaining a search warrant to search a vehicle? Are you going to be standing there all night or what?
If a K9 "alerts," can the officer have your vehicle towed if they don't find anything themselves? I guess I'm asking if you have an illicit substance well hidden and the officers don't find anything. And are there any limitations to what they can take apart in your car or is everything fair game?
I guess this turned into more questions than I had initially intended. Any help in answering these questions would be greatly appreciated.
Can an officer say that he smells weed after pulling you over for a traffic stop and search your vehicle on that basis alone when you state that you do not consent to a search?
Also, as a side question, what is the process of obtaining a search warrant to search a vehicle? Are you going to be standing there all night or what?
If a K9 "alerts," can the officer have your vehicle towed if they don't find anything themselves? I guess I'm asking if you have an illicit substance well hidden and the officers don't find anything. And are there any limitations to what they can take apart in your car or is everything fair game?
I guess this turned into more questions than I had initially intended. Any help in answering these questions would be greatly appreciated.