WY: Free Air Sniff of publicly accessible vehicle does not require RS – Free Air Sniff

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Labbe v. State, 2024 WY 99, 2024 Wyo. LEXIS 101 (Sep. 19, 2024). Wyoming Supreme Court Clarifies K9 Search and Seizure in Public Parking Lot Case The Wyoming Supreme Court recently issued a critical ruling in the case of Robert James Labbe v. The State of Wyoming (Opinion No. S-24-0038, Sept. 19, 2024). This decision sheds light on the legality of canine sniffs, Fourth Amendment protections, and law enforcement practices surrounding searches in public areas. For K9 handlers, law enforcement officers, and legal professionals, this case provides valuable insights into the interplay between free-air sniffs and search-and-seizure law. Overview of [...]