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Drug Dog Alert Alone is Not Enough for Vehicle Search
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If you’ve been arrested for possession of a controlled substance in Tampa due to a canine drug dog sniff, there might be some good news based on a recent case, Ford v. State. The Fifth District Court of Appeal ruled that the undifferentiated alert of a police drug-sniffing dog is not enough to provide the sole probable cause for a warrantless car search. This is particularly relevant when the K-9, trained to alert to THC among other substances, cannot distinguish between illegal marijuana and legal medical marijuana or hemp. This ruling opens the door for Tampa attorneys to file motions to suppress evidence in such cases, though the law is complex and skilled representation is needed. In the Ford case, the drug dog couldn’t differentiate between illegal marijuana, medical marijuana, or hemp. Additionally, the officer handling the dog couldn’t distinguish the dog’s alert to lawful cannabis, hemp, or even other drugs like cocaine, heroin, or methamphetamine....
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