You are approaching a house owned by the friend of someone you know just caused a hit -and-run accident.The friend is out on the porch,and you ask him if you can enter the house and look for the suspect.He says yes,and you find the suspect.The suspect's attorney argues that you did not have a warrant,but the judge allows it.What is this an example of?

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This is an example of a consent search because the owner of the house gave permission for the individual to enter and look for the suspect. The fact that the judge allowed it despite the lack of a warrant shows that the search was based on consent.

You Are Approaching a House Owned by the Friend of Someone