California Supreme Court
Jun. 29, 2013
State high court clarifies law on warrantless package searches
Law enforcement officers can seize a mailed package reeking of marijuana without obtaining a warrant, but a judge must sign off if they want to search its contents, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Law enforcement officers can seize a mailed package reeking of marijuana without obtaining a warrant, but a judge must sign off if they want to search its contents, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
The unanimous decision underscores the legal necessity of what is already common practice among most law enforcement agencies: obtaining a warrant prior to searching a package, even if it smells of c...
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