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Michigan Court Limits Police Car Searches | Lansing News
Michigan’s top court just handed cops a major setback: they can’t search your car just because they smell weed or know you’re under 21—no matter how small the amount. In the case of People v. Wilkins, a trooper pulled over a teen for speeding, detected marijuana, and found a gun during a warrantless search. The Supreme Court ruled that mere suspicion of a civil infraction (like underage possession) doesn’t justify violating your Fourth Amendment rights. The court emphasized that officers need probable cause of a criminal offense, not just hints of minor violations. This decision reinforces a…
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