Can a defendant move to suppress evidence obtained as a result of an unreasonable search?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Lu, H037846 (Cal. App. 2013):
A defendant may move to suppress evidence obtained as the result of an unreasonable search. (Pen. Code, 1538.5, subd. (a)(1).) Challenges to the admissibility of a search or seizure must be evaluated solely under the Fourth Amendment. (People v. Carter (2005) 36 Cal.4th 1114, 1141.)
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