Is the Smell of Marijuana Probable Cause To Search a Vehicle in Tennessee?

Video Summary

The smell of marijuana does not always give police automatic authority to search a vehicle in Tennessee. In this video, our attorneys explain how marijuana odor can affect probable cause during a traffic stop, what officers may or may not be allowed to do, and how these issues can impact a criminal case.

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