Is it legal in California for police to search the home of a legally registered sex offender without a warrant as part of a general compliance check even if the sex offender home owner denies them entry?
Asked on 4/16/10, 5:38 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Marshall
Law Office of Robert L, Marshall
Police cannot search a person's home just because he or she is required to register as a sex offender.
However, if a person is on parole, or on probation with terms requiring him to submit to searches, no warrant is required.
Answered on 4/21/10, 8:44 am
