What is the test for specific and breadth of a search warrant?

California, United States of America

The following excerpt is from People v. Mitchell, F076674 (Cal. App. 2020):

"In order for a search to be reasonable, the warrant must be specific. [Citation.] Specificity has two aspects: particularity and breadth. [] Particularity is the requirement that the warrant must clearly state what is sought. [Citation.] Breadth deals with the requirement that the scope of the warrant be limited by the probable cause on which the warrant is based." (In re Grand Jury Subpoenas Dated Dec. 10, 1987 (9th Cir. 1991) 926 F.2d 847, 856-857; accord, People v. Ulloa (2002) 101 Cal.App.4th 1000, 1004 (Ulloa).)

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