State v. Dean, 2025 Ga. App. LEXIS 143 (Mar. 19, 2025)   K-9 Case Law: State v. Dean and the Legality of Vehicle Sniffs During Traffic Stops Introduction The use of K-9 units in traffic stops has long been a subject of legal debate, particularly regarding whether their use unlawfully extends a stop. In State v. Dean (Georgia, 2025), the Georgia Court of Appeals clarified key aspects of K-9 case law, affirming that a vehicle sniff does not violate the Fourth Amendment if conducted while an officer is processing a citation. This case reinforces legal precedents ensuring that traffic stops [...]