Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
search warrent
is it legal for a 17 year old male to give concent for the search of a house by officers?
Asked on 6/04/09, 10:59 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Tuthill
Law Office of Robert H. Tuthill
Re: search warrent
My initial reaction is yes. 17 is considered an adult in Texas. His consent is likely not valid for the entire house though. He can consent to his own room or common areas of the home. If other people live in the home, he can't consent to the areas that are associated with them, like their bedrooms.
Answered on 6/04/09, 11:24 am
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