Charges: Felony Possession Of Cocaine

Charge Dismissed

Client was a passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over for speeding. Officer approached the vehicle and stated the he smelled marijuana. Driver stated that they had smoked earlier. Client was ordered out of the vehicle and taken to patrol vehicle. Client was searched and officer found a bag of cocaine in his pants pocket. Client was arrested and charged with Felony Possession of Cocaine. Attorney Daniel Kann filed a motion to suppress the evidence based on lack of probable cause. Upon cross-examination by attorney Daniel Kann, officer testified that once he had client detained at his patrol vehicle he no longer smelled the odor of marijuana. Result - Evidence suppressed. Charge dismissed. Client now has no criminal record.