New Mexico · NM
Cannabis Odor & Probable Cause Expert Witness in New Mexico
Available for expert-witness matters in New Mexico. Ted explains, from an industry perspective, what cannabis odor can and cannot indicate about the nature, quantity or legality of material.
Availability
Availability in New Mexico.
Ted is based in Denver, Colorado and does not maintain an office in New Mexico. Record review and consultation are typically handled remotely, with travel for inspections, depositions or trial when the matter requires it.
Officers often cite the smell of marijuana as a basis for a search. But hemp and marijuana are the same species and can produce the same odor.
Why jurisdiction matters: Courts in different states have treated cannabis odor differently after hemp and marijuana law changes, so the factual questions vary by jurisdiction.
Ted Menadier, MBA
Ted Menadier, MBA provides expert witness services in litigation involving cannabis, marijuana and hemp cultivation, crop loss, crop valuation, business operations, insurance claims, testing, classification and related industry matters.
- Matters retained
- 38+
- Industry since
- 2015
- Courts
- State & federal
- Availability
- Nationwide
Issues
Issues Ted may evaluate.
- Hemp and marijuana odor similarity
- Terpenes and aroma
- Odor persistence
- Odor and quantity
- Lawful sources of odor
Evidence and records
What the analysis is built on.
Opinions are grounded in the records and industry information available in each matter. The specific materials depend on the issues.
Cultivation and production records
Grow logs, production records, harvest history and documented production history.
Learn morePlant counts and growth stage
Counts, growth stage and canopy information at the relevant point in time.
Learn moreCultivation environment and systems
Equipment, cultivation systems and environmental-control information.
Learn moreTrack-and-trace and inventory
State seed-to-sale entries and inventory records.
Learn moreCOAs and testing results
Certificates of analysis and laboratory results, read in context.
Learn moreMarket pricing and conditions
Market pricing data and regional market conditions for the relevant period.
Learn moreIncident and loss documentation
Incident reports, insurance-loss documentation, photos and video.
Learn moreInspection and operations
Inspection observations and operational documentation.
Learn moreIndustry practice and data
Accepted industry practices and relevant industry data.
Learn moreNew Mexico
Other services in New Mexico.
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FAQ
Common questions
Does Ted have an office in New Mexico?
Ted is based in Denver, Colorado and does not maintain an office in New Mexico. Record review and consultation are typically handled remotely, with travel for inspections, depositions or trial when the matter requires it.
Can odor distinguish hemp from marijuana?
Not reliably. Aroma comes largely from terpenes, which are present in both. THC content is not something a person can smell.
Ted Menadier is an expert witness and industry consultant, not an attorney. Nothing on this website is legal advice, and contacting Ted does not create an attorney-client relationship. Expert scope is determined by the facts and issues of each engagement.