Canmy adult son, give law enforcement consent to search my home?

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Canmy adult son, give law enforcement consent to search my home?

If so, what are the restrictions/exceptions? I am the homeowner. My son is 20 and is currently in boot camp so his residency is no longer with me so to speak (or is it)?

Asked on March 6, 2012 under Criminal Law, South Carolina

Answers:

Hong Shen / Roberts Law Group

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

If he lives there, then yes, his consent is valid. But he could only consent to the quarter he lives in and perhaps common areas like kitchen, living room, etc. He cannot consent to your bedroom so to speak.


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