Sniffing Out the Truth: Defending Yourself Against Drug Dog Searches

There are 4 ways win a drug dog case.

First, you challenge the basis for the initial traffic stop. Police dash camera evidence can be used to show there was no probable cause to pull you over.

Second, you can challenge the duration of the traffic stop. The police are given a reasonable amount of time to assess the violation, check the driver's paperwork and make a decision to issue a ticket. A prolonged detention, including the time it takes the call out the dog, can be used to suppress evidence recovered.

Third, you can challenge the validity of the dog's search. The handler can't clue in the dog to make an alert. Body camera evidence coupled with an expert's analysis can attack the validity of the dog's alert.

Fourth, you can attack the dog's training. Both the dog and handler are required to undergo significant training individually and with each other for their certifications to be valid.

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