Legal Opinion
In re: D.D.
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Decided June 21, 2022No. 27/21Published
1Opinion of the Court
In re: D.D., No. 27, September Term, 2021. Opinion by Biran, J. FOURTH AMENDMENT – SEARCHES AND SEIZURES – INVESTIGATORY DETENTIONS – REASONABLE SUSPICION BASED ON THE ODOR OF MARIJUANA – D.D., a juvenile, and his four companions were detained by police officers after the officers smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the group. While frisking D.D. for weapons, one of the officers discovered a loaded gun in D.D.’s waistband. After being charged with firearms offenses, D.D. moved to suppress the gun. The Court of Appeals held that the odor of marijuana gives rise to reasonable suspicion…
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