Ford v. State

William Harold Ford was convicted by a jury in the Circuit Court for Howard County of possession of marihuana with intent to distribute. He was sentenced to conditional imprisonment under Article 27, §§ 641A and 645K. He now appeals, asking:

1. Whether the smell of marihuana alone furnishes probable cause for the arrest of the driver of the car in question and the subsequent search of the vehicle?

2. Whether the evidence is sufficient to show actual or constructive possession of the contraband in question by the appellant?

We answer both questions in the affirmative.

Probable Cause

Appellant moved…