Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

fourth waiver search parolee

I was a passenger in a friend's car. He was on parole and was driving without a valid driver license. The sheriff stopped him and conducted a ''fourth waiver'' search. Can they legally search me and my personal belongings, i.e. my purse, backpack just because I'm riding with the parolee?


Asked on 9/05/07, 7:50 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: fourth waiver search parolee

The police could search you, and if they found something the expensive private lawyer you would have to hire would then argue that the search was illegal. Recent case law tends to favor passengers in such circumstances.

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Answered on 9/05/07, 8:44 pm
Anne Marie Healy Law Offices of Anne Marie Healy

Re: fourth waiver search parolee

Michael Stone is funny, and correct.

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Answered on 9/05/07, 9:34 pm


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