State v. J.J., a child

We reverse an order suppressing evidence because the arresting officer’s detection of the odor of marijuana on appellant’s person generated probable cause to arrest and search.

The arresting officer observed a juvenile roll “either a cannabis filled cigar or a tobacco filled cigar.” The cigar was then passed around a small group, including appellant who “handle[d]” it. The officer confronted the group and smelled the “very pungent” smell of cannabis emanating from the group, but especially from appellant. After appellant responded in a “disrespectful” and “confrontational manner,” the officer…