Arrest of parolee does not terminate parole agreement provision permitting warrantless search of home
SEARCH & SEIZURE United States v. Trujillo, No. 04-4074, ___ F.3d ___(10th Cir. Apr. 12, 2005)(Utah). Appeal of district court’s denial of motion to suppress evidence obtained during warrantless search of parolee’s home. HELD: Defendant’s arrest for parole violation did not immediately terminate provision in parole agreement permitting warrantless search of residence. Contraband in parolee’s residence (i.e., drugs and firearm) continues to be dangerous even after police take parolee into custody. Read the opinion here. |
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