The Nashville Metro Council has passed on second reading a proposal to decriminalize marijuana. Final reading is coming up soon. It has a ton of support locally and is expected to pass. The proposal is to make possession of marijuana less than one half ounce a civil matter much like a traffic ticket. It would
Is the Smell of Marijuana Enough to Seach Your Car ?
A warrantless search of a car or truck in Tennessee is usually prohibited , however there are exceptions to this rule. If a police officer can demonstrate probable cause that a car might contain marijuana , a police officer can search a car or truck. The big question is whether the smell of marijuana is
Does the Smell of Marijuana Justify a Search Warrant ?
A Nashville , Tn. couple was arrested this week on charges of manufacturing marijuana and possession of marijuana within a 1000 feet of a school zone. Metro Nashville Police discovered a large marijuana growing operation this week. A police officer noticed the smell during a DUI traffic stop. The smell was traced to a house in