An Officer Stops a Car for Speeding

question 19

Multiple Choice

An officer stops a car for speeding.After approaching the vehicle, he detects the distinct scent of marijuana.He notices a baggy that appears to contain marijuana on the dashboard.Can he seize the bag?

• A)Yes, officers can always seize drugs.
• B)Yes, the officer has probable cause to believe the bag contains contraband.
• C)No, he does not have a right to be there.
• D)No, the bag could contain other substances, such as oregano.

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Definitions:

Carbons

The chemical element with atomic number 6, fundamental to life, and the basis of organic chemistry.

Micelle

An aggregate of surfactant molecules dispersed in a liquid colloid, forming a molecular assembly that can solubilize hydrophobic molecules in its hydrophobic core.

Hydrophobic

Characteristic of molecules or substances that do not readily mix with water.

Hydrophilic

Describes molecules or substances that are attracted to water and dissolve well in it.