Officers appear at a suspect's home (without a warrant) where the suspect's mother is the only resident present. The police officers ask if she will let them search the house for stolen property. She asks if she has to allow it and the officers answer in the affirmative. She consents. Select the appropriate description of the search.

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The consent is considered involuntary because it was obtained under the false pretense that she had no choice but to allow the search, making the search invalid.

Officers Appear at a Suspect's Home (Without a Warrant) Where