A three-judge panel of the 5th District Court of Appeal decided last week that a police dog alerting to the presence of THC is not sufficient to justify a vehicle search, since the canine can’t differentiate between illegal pot and medicinal marijuana, or even legal and non-intoxicating hemp. The decision could make conducting probable cause searches or getting warrants more difficult for police. We discuss the implications of the 5th District’s decision (which encompasses Jacksonville) as well as possible workarounds for police going forward.
Guest:
- Matt Kachergus, criminal defense and civil rights attorney.
Then, from the first bird flu death in the U.S. to a new surgeon general’s advisory linking alcohol consumption to a higher risk of developing cancer, Dr. Joe Sirven updates us on the latest medical headlines in his monthly House Calls segment. He also takes your health care calls and questions on any subject at firstcoastconnect@wjct.org or (904) 549-2937.
Guest:
- Dr. Joe Sirven, Mayo Clinic neurologist and host of the WJCT News program What’s Health Got To Do With It?, which airs at 4 p.m. Saturdays.
And, a conversation with Dr. Jill Garrett, mom and founding psychologist of The Motherhood Space seminar series, who wades into the fatherhood space with an upcoming workshop called Activate Your Dad Strength, on Jan. 25 at the Myrtle Ave Brewing Co.
