Is a probation order that allows law enforcement to search a defendant's electronic devices invalid?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. A.E. (In re A.E.), 2d Juv. No. B289885 (Cal. App. 2019):
court and placed him on probation. One probation condition permits law enforcement to search appellant's electronic devices. Appellant contends this condition is invalid under People v. Lent (1975) 15 Cal.3d 481 (Lent).
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