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A-15-12

A-15-12 State v. Byseem T. Coles (070653)

Did defendant's aunt have the authority to consent to a search of defendant's bedroom in her home, for which defendant was paying rent; and did the failure of the police to ask defendant, who was in custody nearby, for his consent, render the ensuing search unlawful and the seized evidence subject to suppression?

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  • Certification granted : Oct. 25, 2012
  • Posted: Nov. 1, 2012
  • Argued: Oct. 22, 2013
  • Decided: May 19, 2014