Backpack Search Legal Concerns

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In Florida, law enforcement requires probable cause for searches. Smelling marijuana can justify a search, but inconsistencies in the officers statements may impact the probable cause. Consider consulting a lawyer to review your case details and explore options.

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In Florida, law enforcement generally needs probable cause to search your belongings without your consent. Smelling marijuana can provide probable cause.
- Was the search conducted while you were on public property or in a vehicle?
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Given that law enforcement conducted the search on public property and claimed to smell marijuana, they might have had probable cause. However, the specifics of your interaction and the context of the search matter.
Have you been charged with any offense as a result of this search?
had been talking with them fir almost an hour and he never said anuthing about smelling weed
Thanks for your patience. If the officer did not mention smelling marijuana initially and only brought it up later, it could potentially affect the legitimacy of the probable cause claim. It might be beneficial to consult with a lawyer to review the details of your case and explore your options.
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