consent to search

Consent to search means that a person agrees to allow law enforcement to examine their property or belongings without a warrant or further legal action. It must be given voluntarily, without coercion, intimidation, or deception. If someone consents, the police can conduct the search within the scope of that permission. However, consent can be revoked at any time. It's important to understand that when you give consent, you're waiving your right to refuse the search, but you also have the right to refuse consent altogether.