BB&K Police Bulletin: Warrantless Searches and Consent Granted by Houseguests: Houseguest Could Not Consent to Search of Specific Areas in Home

Overview: The Ninth Circuit recently reversed a trial court’s denial of a motion to suppress the fruits of a home search. The court found the government had the burden of establishing a houseguest had the “apparent authority” to consent to search of...
By: Best Best & Krieger LLP

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