Quote Originally Posted by sk8er34
can a dog detect marijuana smell, if u have it wrapped up tightly and sealed in an airtight glass jar?

also, if i have a possesion and parephenilia charge record, is that automatic probable cause for a cop to search my vehicle even tho it was over a year ago?
If it was truly air tight, and completely sterile on the outside of the jar (after you put it in), I really doubt a dog would be able to smell it. But how certain are you of the air tight seal, probably not much. If even a micro-hole were present, the dog would able to smell it.

As for probable cause. The probable case is only valid if its probable at that moment in time of being pulled over (like smelling smoke, or seeing something in the ashtray).

Otherwise they cannot assume anything because of a prior conviction. Far as the law assumes, you are innocent, and a reformed citizen, and they legally cant overstep their assumptions.

In fact if you are pulled over, the only thing you have to provide is ID and insurance papers, otherwise you dont have to answer a single thing. If they ask to search your car, you simply say no! If they threaten to bring in dogs, you say nothing, because it requires a search warrant, and no judge will sign the warrant on the basis of you saying no to a search.

And if they dont accept the no answer from you and continue to search your car, all you do is keep your mouth shut, say nothing, and when its over, you call a lawyer. In the end if they do find something and charge you, the case will be thrown out immediately, because it falls under illegal search and seizure.

You may ask, well how do I prove it? Its my word against theirs, simple, its all caught on their dashboard camera.

Know the laws, and the limits, because if they notice you know too much they will leave you alone because it will only make them go through a lot of paper work and headaches (which is something they want to avoid).