If the odor of cannabis is emanating from the vehicle, what may be searched?

• A. The vehicle and all occupants
• B. Only the driver
• C. Only the vehicle's trunk
• D. Only the passengers

Answer: (A)

When cannabis odor is detected coming from a vehicle, it creates probable cause to search the vehicle and anyone inside it for illegal contraband. The smell shows that marijuana could be present, and because the vehicle is mobile, investigators may search the car’s interior and its occupants to locate any contraband. The trunk and other areas of the vehicle fall under this scope, and the search isn’t limited to just one person or a single part of the car.

So, the most appropriate action is to search both the vehicle and all occupants. Narrow options like searching only the driver, only the trunk, or only the passengers don’t fully reflect the scope provided by probable cause in this situation.