What is the effect of a probation condition requiring a defendant to submit his computers and electronic devices to warrantless searches?

Bowden appeals, contending that the probation condition requiring him to submit his computers and electronic devices to warrantless searches is unreasonable and is unconstitutionally overbroad.¹ We conclude that given the circumstances of the offense and the context of Bowden's commission of the offense, the challenged condition is reasonable under the authority of People v. Lent (1975) 15 Cal.3d 481 (Lent), and is not constitutionally overbroad as applied to Bowden. We therefore affirm the judgment of the trial court.

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A. Factual background²