Consent given by a person with apparent authority over the area to be searched is valid.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Consent given by a person with apparent authority over the premises to be searched is generally considered valid by law enforcement, as long as the person has the right to give such consent. However, if it is later found that the person did not have actual authority to allow the search, the evidence found during the search may be challenged as unlawful.

Consent Given by a Person with Apparent Authority Over the Area