Blackwelder Law, LLC

Free Initial Consultation: 910-489-2178

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Practice Areas
    • Criminal Charges
    • Traffic Violations
  • Blog
  • FAQs
  • Payments
  • Contact
Blackwelder Law, LLC
Call Today
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Practice Areas
    • Criminal Charges
    • Traffic Violations
  • Blog
  • FAQs
  • Payments
  • Contact

Criminal And Traffic Law In Greenville And Statewide

When You Need A Champion, We’re Here For You

Can the police search your car if they think you have marijuana?

On Behalf of Blackwelder Law, LLC | Apr 8, 2020 | Criminal Defense

You may think smoking marijuana is harmless. However, in South Carolina, possession of marijuana is illegal. So regardless of what you think about it, if you get caught in possession of marijuana, you could be in trouble. You could even go to jail.

When can the police pull you over?

The police cannot stop you and search your car just because they feel like it. The Fourth Amendment prevents them from doing this. If you are stopped by the police while driving, they are only allowed to search your car for specific reasons. Remember, possession of marijuana is illegal in South Carolina. So if law enforcement officers have “probable cause” to believe you have marijuana in your car, they are allowed to search your car.

What might count as “probable cause?”

  • They can see a bong or pipe visible on the back seat (in plain sight).
  • They can smell marijuana.
  • They think your eyes are bloodshot or that you sound spaced out.
  • They can see the remains of a joint in your car.

If the police searched your car and found marijuana, you need to determine if they were acting within their authority. A criminal defense lawyer may be able to prove that the police did not have sufficient reason to search your car. They may be able to prove that the police obtained evidence illegally.  If so, it may be possible to get that evidence dismissed, which can make a significant different in the outcome of your case.

Recent Posts

  • Assault charges: When can you claim self-defense?
  • What everyone needs to know about the plain view doctrine
  • The potential penalties for cocaine charges in South Carolina
  • Should you accept a plea deal?
  • Avoid these prescription medication mistakes to stay out of jail

Archives

  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016

Categories

  • Criminal Defense
  • Drug Crimes
  • Firm News
  • Traffic Violations
  • Violent Crimes

RSS Feed

Subscribe To This Blog’s Feed

FindLaw Network

How To Reach Us

Blackwelder Law, LLC

Greenville Office

3453 Pelham Road
Suite 205
Greenville, SC 29615
Greenville Law Office Location

Phone

910-489-2178

Fax

864-428-1294

Social Media

  • Follow
Review Us

Let’s Get Started Protecting Your Future

© 2025 Blackwelder Law, LLC • All Rights Reserved

Disclaimer | Site Map | Privacy Policy | Business Development Solutions by FindLaw