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But as the upper commenter noted, 'suspicion' is not probable cause. In a state where marijuana is legal, pulling over a driver and noting a scent of marijuana
by mustacheemperor 3y ago
But as the upper commenter noted, 'suspicion' is not probable cause.
In a state where marijuana is legal, pulling over a driver and noting a scent of marijuana does not seem like probable cause for that driver to be intoxicated. What if the driver just drove a friend or rideshare to the airport, and they smelled like marijuana? What if the driver just bought the legally permitted limit of marijuana at a dispensary, and the bag is in the car? The smell of pot is pretty notorious for being strong, and for lingering for a long time.
>If you're the 1 in 1000 smoking pure CBD, I suppose you have nothing to worry about.
I don't think anyone who has experienced being suspected of, blood tested for, and then exonerated over a baseless DUI would say they have nothing to worry about. It is a dreadful, stressful, worrisome experience in which everyone except you is hoping you will fail and is in fact furious if you don't.