If a person says to the police that they may "look around," then the police can look anywhere and everywhere for evidence of criminal activity.

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When a person consents to a search by saying the police may "look around," the scope of the search is generally limited to areas where the person has authority to give consent, and the search must be reasonable in scope based on the consent given. The police cannot automatically search "anywhere and everywhere" without specific consent or additional legal justification.

If a Person Says to the Police That They May