Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

If a police officer says they smell marijuana does that alone give probable cause to search a hotel room


Asked on 8/19/09, 11:29 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Don Waggoner Don Waggoner Law, P.A.

Not necessarily. A hotel room is treated similarly to a home, and a warrant may be needed. There are times when they can search without a warrant though. I does give PC for them to get a warrant.

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Answered on 8/19/09, 1:03 pm


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