What is the test for probable cause in a search for illegal drugs?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Ruiz, C084091 (Cal. App. 2018):
"officer had probable cause to search the defendant's car when the officer smelled marijuana"]; United States v. Neumann (8th Cir. 1999) 183 F.3d 753, 756 [detection of smell of burned marijuana while conducting search for open container gave officer probable cause to search entire car for drugs].)
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