Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

Search of vehicle at a state prison

Is it legal for the state to open sealed, stamped, mail addressed to someone else besides me during a search of my vehicle? I was not the sender or the receiver of the mail.


Asked on 10/21/03, 9:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Reza Bavar PISHVAEE & BAVAR

Re: Search of vehicle at a state prison

Usually only the person whose privacy rights are being invaded has standing to object to an unlawful search. . .

Your question falls more into the realm of criminal law, and if you have been arrested and have been charged with a crime you may be able to suppress the evidence gained from the envelope as well as evidence learned resulting from the contents of the envelope.

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Answered on 10/25/03, 12:18 am


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