The state appeals from an order granting Bennett's motion to suppress evidence of marijuana and cocaine which were discovered after a search of the automobile Bennett was driving. The trial court ruled that, as a matter of law, the odor of burnt marijuana which was wafting from Bennett or the car could not provide probable cause for the officer's search, "without something more than just plain smell." We disagree...
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