Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

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.

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Answered on 4/21/10, 8:44 am


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