NC: K9 Alert on vehicle did not justify search of person

By |2025-01-28T19:26:52+00:00December 17th, 2024|Narcotics Detection, North Carolina, Person, State Court|0 Comments

State v. Stollings, 2024 N.C. App. LEXIS 1006 (Dec. 17, 2024). "A drug dog alert on defendant’s car isn’t reasonable suspicion to frisk his person." The Case of State v. Stollings: A Critical Analysis of K-9 Use in Evidence Suppression The case of State v. Stollings serves as a pivotal moment in the evolving landscape of K9 case law, particularly in the realm of search and seizure during traffic stops. This case not only highlights the importance of adhering to constitutional standards but also underscores the necessity of clear, credible evidence when employing K9 units. Below, we dissect the key [...]