In the case of ________,a court declared that dog sniffs are searches and can be conducted only if police have probable cause to believe the person,place,or thing to be sniffed is connected to criminal action.

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In Commonwealth v. Johnston, a court ruled that dog sniffs are considered searches and thus require probable cause to believe the subject of the sniff is connected to criminal activity. This decision emphasizes the need for a substantial basis before conducting such searches, aligning with privacy and Fourth Amendment considerations.

In the Case of ________,A Court Declared That Dog Sniffs