Question

Suppose a suspect refuses to consent to a warrantless search of his home in connection with a robbery investigation. Police then arrest the suspect for abusing his domestic partner, who consents to a search of the home she share with the suspect while his in jail. Should such searches over the objection of an absent resident be allowed?

Answer 1

Answer:

yes if the officers have probably cause and have at least consent or a search warrant than the officers have every right to search the home if the other is in absent of their own home.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The police are allowed to search the home

Explanation:

Police say: if two occupants are PRESENT and only one consents the police cannot search the residence. But if the suspect is being held in jail that means they are NOT PRESENT, if the suspect’s domestic partner gives consent to search the home police shall proceed