Computer Searches and the Scope of Consent

Published for NC Criminal Law on May 13, 2009.

Most readers of this blog know (1) that a search done pursuant to consent doesn’t violate the Fourth Amendment, but (2) that the scope of search is limited by the terms of the consent.  Thus, if Ollie Officer asks Sam Suspect whether he can search Sam’s house for the body of Vickie Victim, and Sam ... Read more

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