Court Cases Flashcards
US v. Waltzer
Use of a reliable canine is sufficient for PC.
Canine sniff is neither a search or seizure.
Must confirm contraband before arrest.
US v. Place
Canine sniff is not a search under the fourth amendment.
Alert by a canine is probable cause for a search
US v. Thomas
Absent a warrant or consent, a canine sniff of a dwelling is a violation of the 4th amendment
US v. Dovila-Avila
A canine alert is probable cause for a warrant less search of a vehicle.
A canine sniff in primary or secondary is not a search in violation of the 4th amendment
US v. Stone
A canine alert to the exterior of a vehicle is PC for a search.
Canine jumping through an open door/window without command is not a violation of 4th amendment
BC v. Plumas
Sniff of a person is a search, even at a distance
Horton v. Goose Creek
BP canines are not to be used to sniff people and schools
