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Smell of ether not grounds for search (access required)

By: Nora Tooher
Published: January 21, 2010

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The odor of a lawful substance associated with contraband doesn't necessarily furnish probable cause for a warrantless search, the Maryland Court of Appeals has ruled. A police officer on foot patrol noticed a strong odor of ether on the defendant. Knowing that the odor of ether is associated with PCP, the officer reached over, grabbed the ...
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