Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

can the police do a probation search if my 16 year old son is the only one home?

if my 16 year old son opened the door to a police officer and the say they are doing a probation search on me and my son told them i was not home can they still come inside and search


Asked on 6/26/09, 7:46 am

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David M. Wallin Law Offices OF David M. Wallin

Re: can the police do a probation search if my 16 year old son is the only one home?

If someone at the residence is on active probation, and someone with, "apparent authority" allows access to law enforcement, then it may ok for police to enter. I would need more info to further discuss the matter so you can call my office or visit my website at www.wallinlaw.com and contact me. Thank you....David Wallin

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Answered on 6/26/09, 11:10 am
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: can the police do a probation search if my 16 year old son is the only one home?

Yes, as long as your probation terms include being subjected to such searches (as almost all do).

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Answered on 6/26/09, 2:21 pm


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