State v. Perez

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals · Decided 2002-09-25

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OPINION KEASLER, J., delivered the unanimous opinion of the Court. After chasing David Perez — a theft suspect — to an apartment unit, Officer Kevin Pyeatt knocked on the apartment door. In response, Perez opened the door a crack. When he did that, Pyeatt smelled marijuana. We must decide whether a police officer needs reas…

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