Officer Castro notices a car in front of him driving at a slow speed.The driver seems to be driving erratically.Officer Castro activates his blue lights and attempts to pull over the car.The driver continues to drive for approximately two additional miles before pulling over.When Officer Castro slowly approaches the car,he smells what seems to be a heavy odor of marijuana.The driver has dilated eyes and slurred speech.There are four individuals in the car. When Officer Castro used his sense of smell to search the car,he was using

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Officer Castro has probable cause to search the car based on the odor of marijuana, the driver's physical symptoms, and the erratic driving behavior. This is a higher standard than reasonable suspicion or a hunch, but not as high as proof beyond a reasonable doubt, which is required for a conviction in court.

Officer Castro Notices a Car in Front of Him Driving